How to Find A Spiritual Teacher | Geshe Namdak

Geshe Namdak highlights a multifaceted approach to studying Buddhism, encompassing secular elements, Buddhist mind science, philosophy, and the path to enlightenment. Emphasizing the importance of the teacher or "virtuous friend" in guiding one's transformation, he notes the critical role they play in imparting knowledge and embodying the teachings.
The concept of guru devotion is presented as essential yet reasoned, with faith in the teacher being based on their ability to guide and transform the student's mind. Gesge Namdak advises careful evaluation of a teacher's qualities and teachings, advocating for a slow, deliberate approach to forming a teacher-student relationship. Find out more about spiritual teachers and guru devotion by watching the entire video!
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[@petraannettepelz]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@taosholly]

Respectfully, you did not answer the question. What if one lives where there are no teachers and one has no opportunity and cannot afford to attend/travel to any of the enormously expensive retreats, teachings, etc. I am not in agreement that this is just karmic circumstances. With gratitude.

[@Buddhist_Philosopher]

Karma is the maturity of our circumstances, due to causes and conditions.

[@Buddhist_Philosopher]

Rely in on - line teachings and books.

[@kh100able]

Go to a library or a bookshop and get a copy of the Dhamapadda. Read it. Think about it. Put the teachings into practice. The Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, is the teacher. Follow his words. You don't need anyone else. Avoid those who are trying to sell you a course. Karma is just the consequences of your actions. You can choose your actions going forward and amend your karma.

[@Buddhist_Philosopher]

@@kh100able You always need a Teacher.
Being self-taught is only a last resource when there are no Teachers around. It has a low ceiling of development. Today there are good course whith genuine realized Teachers.

[@Buddhist_Philosopher]

@@REL602 It is not necessary to be monk, there are nangkpas too, you know.?