Tag Archives: teachers and students
Not Getting What You Want
Swami Satyananda’s method for working with disciples was: “I give them everything they don’t want and nothing they do want.” Continue reading
Are You My Guru?
Recently asked: Do I need permission to take a teacher as my Guru? In direct realization traditions, the student needs to declare that she recognizes the teacher as Guru and wants to be treated as a disciple. The teacher also … Continue reading
How to Surrender
Word on the street is Westerners have trouble with surrender. We don’t get it. We don’t do it. But what is surrender? Dharma Talk by Shambhavi Sarasvati Continue reading
Talkin’ that Realized Talk
Using spiritual teachings to support ego – oh, let me count the ways! This is especially attractive to teachers. It’s easy to mouth the teachings of others. It’s easy to fool people who are sincerely longing for support and spiritual friendship. Continue reading
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