Author : Alexander Berzin
Publisher : Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 38,36 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN :
This book explores the sources of misunderstanding and reexamines traditional Buddhist teachings to receal methods that can heal wounds.
Author : Scott Edelstein
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,22 MB
Release : 2011-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 0861715969
Explores the reasons why sexual transgressions between spiritual teachers and student occur, when this type of relationship becomes a problem, and how to avoid it from happening.
Author : Scott Edelstein
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 14,42 MB
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1614294186
A wise and practical quickstart guide for anyone who wants—or already has—a spiritual teacher. The User’s Guide to Spiritual Teachers is a necessary book for anyone who has, or wants to have, a spiritual teacher—regardless of faith or tradition. This book addresses concerns that many of us have on the spiritual path, including how to find a spiritual teacher, how to manage expectations about what they can do, and what to do when you realize you’re in a dangerous relationship with one. Spiritual teachers of all traditions will themselves find this book incredibly useful as they reflect on how they benefit their students or may be overstepping their boundaries and actually creating harm. This is your place to look for information, inspiration, sanity, and words of caution.
Author : Mariana Caplan
Publisher : Sounds True
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 35,36 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1604074647
The spiritual journey is perhaps the most personal experience of our lives—but does that mean we have to go it alone? With The Guru Question, award-winning author Mariana Caplan brings you a unique and much-needed guide for deciding whether you need a dedicated mentor to help illuminate your path to awakening—and if so, how to navigate the deep complexities of the guru-disciple relationship. For those seeking a teacher worthy of their trust and devotion, or anyone who has been frustrated by their experiences with a spiritual teacher, Caplan offers a candid, practical, and daringly personal examination of the student-teacher dynamic, including: Are you ready to be a student? If and when you should consider making a commitment to a spiritual teacher The path of the conscious learner—how to retain your power and autonomy while accepting a mentor's authority Tips for the wounded seeker—the valuable lessons we learn from our encounters with false teachers Spiritual scandals and predatory gurus—guidance for avoiding the inherent pitfalls in the student-teacher relationship How to recognize the inner light of divinity as it manifests in the imperfect human guise of your teacher—and yourself In a time when a distrust of authority has been proven to be a healthy trait, we tend to be justifiably suspicious of those who present themselves as gurus and spiritual masters. Drawing upon her knowledge as both a scholar of mysticism and lifelong practitioner of spiritual traditions, Mariana Caplan helps readers develop the discernment that is crucial when seeking an authentic teacher—and reveals the immeasurable rewards that can come from having a trustworthy guide on the spiritual path.
Author : His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Publisher : Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1891868519
About one thousand years ago, the great Indian pandit and yogi, Dipamkara Shrijnana (Atisha), was invited to Tibet to re-establish the Buddhadharma, which had been suppressed and corrupted for almost two centuries. One of Atisha's main accomplishments in Tibet was his writing of the seminal text, A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment, in which he extracted the essence of all 84,000 teachings of the Buddha and organized them into a clear, step-like arrangement that makes it easy for any individual practitioner to understand and practice the Dharma. This genre of teachings is known as lam-rim, or steps of the path, and forms an essential part of every school of Tibetan Buddhism. In this book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a commentary to not only Atisha's revolutionary work but also to Lines of Experience, a short text written by Lama Tsongkhapa, who was perhaps the greatest of all Tibetan lam-rim authors. In bringing together Atisha, Lama Tsongkhapa and His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this book offers readers one of the clearest and most authoritative expositions of the Tibetan Buddhist path ever published, and it is recommended for those at the beginning of the path, the middle and the end. This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings freely available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website. Thank you so much, and please enjoy this book.
Author : Dee Apolline
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 27,90 MB
Release : 2012-06-29
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1846949696
The Spiritual Teacher's Handbook is for all spiritual teachers, facilitators and leaders. It contains comprehensive and easy-to-use guidance on the role of a teacher, teaching skills such as presentation & communication, ethics, humility, ego & higher self, how we learn psychologically & energetically, the aura, colours, sound, meditations, grounding, protection, UK legislation, dealing with challenging situations, self-development and much more. This practical and interactive resource aims to empower teachers to inspire others as they develop spiritually and come to their own Truth. Drawing on a wide range of experiences, this book focuses on teaching with confidence, love, compassion & humour. ,
Author : John W. Parker
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 49,50 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Religious leaders
ISBN : 1440116318
Author : Aśvaghoṣa
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 20,12 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Religion
ISBN :
Fifty Stanzas on the Spiritual Teacher (formerly titled Fifty Stanzas on Guru Devotion) by Aryashura is an indispensable text that deals with how to cultivate the proper relationship between a student and his or her Spritual Teacher. This text along with the oral commentary by Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey have been ably translated by the LTWA translation bureau and reivsed by Dr. Alex Berzin.
Author : John Kain
Publisher : Harmony/Bell Tower
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Interpersonal relations
ISBN : 9780307335920
This book offers the first in-depth exploration of how to evaluate spiritual teachers, what to expect from them, and what to be wary of as well as whether it is necessary to study and practice with a guru or possible to achieve the same thing on one's own.
Author : George Lizos
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 22,82 MB
Release : 2015-08-22
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781514180020
Be the Guru is a practical guide for mastering the ultimate form of self-empowerment - becoming your own spiritual teacher. Based on the premise that you already are the guru, this book guides you to remember it, and gives you all the tools you need to reclaim it fully. Growing up in a very traditional society, George Lizos was constantly rejected by both his peers and himself for being gay and different. After a futile two-year attempt to be 'normal' he decided to end his own life. Fortunately, in his darkest moment George saw the light and ventured on a journey of love, forgiveness and spiritual awakening. In this book, he shares his life-saving tools with you. In Be the Guru you will learn how to: - Discover and develop a relationship with your authentic self - Release old unwanted patterns and start afresh - Heal relationships and detach from all forms of negative influence - Create the life you deserve through tried-and-tested manifestation techniques If you're ready to be your potential and lead your own path, this book is for you!
