--- In [email protected], Kristy McClain <healthyplay1@...> wrote:
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> Anthony,
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> Yes, they receive the blame. But why? I think you missed my point. A
> student has an equal or greater responsibility. They must verify
> credentials, teaching styles, get references, and the like. To even be
> educated, they should probably have some emotional maturity and a sense of
> what they expect to from the experience. They should communicate that.Â
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> Anthony-- people need to use their head as well as their heart. I am not
> excusing inappropriate acts or intentions by a Teacher, but such events will
> continue until students do wake up to the responsibility they have
> for their own well-being. I recognize its scary for many. But perhaps it
> is precisely the insight they were seeking in the first place.
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> Kristy
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> Hi Kristy. I can see what you are saying and I can see what
Anthony is saying. I think that we should also mention all of those
honest, well-meaning colleagues in the official organization who
enable the dishonest and self-serving teacher by turning a blind
eye, or even actively covering-up for the perpetrator. Probably
they fear that the scandal will discredit their organization.
But this is inexcusable, imo. BTW, I agree entirely with you
that people need to take responsibility for their own well-being.
This involves not idolizing the teacher and realizing that we
all have the innate capacity for recognizing our own Buddha-Dhatu.
Gotama didn't worship his teachers. IMO.
Steve
Jesus said, "I am not your Master! you have become drunk on the
bubbling stream which I have measured out!" Gospel of Thomas
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