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**TNOULbr2** · 03-18-2012, 06:47 PM

Aloka I think you have hit on another concern I have in relation to the power of teachers/gurus and how they are treated very much like royalty if not Gods in themselves.I wonder though is this is consequence of the historical transmission of practices by word of mouth.

In Tibetan Buddhism one does "Guru Yoga" practice and often all the gurus of a particular lineage are prayed to regularly as well as one's own Guru ...and yes, the gurus are treated rather like gods or rock stars surrounded with adoring fans.

Many westerners are happy with that though.

These days I find it very refreshing attending a Theravada Thai Forest Tradition monastery in the UK.(where practices can also be received by word of mouth)

'Different strokes for different folks' as the saying goes.

It's always best to investigate carefully for oneself.

with kind wishes

Aloka

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03-18-2012, 06:47 PM	#5
TNOULbr2 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 403 Senior Member	Aloka I think you have hit on another concern I have in relation to the power of teachers/gurus and how they are treated very much like royalty if not Gods in themselves.I wonder though is this is consequence of the historical transmission of practices by word of mouth. In Tibetan Buddhism one does "Guru Yoga" practice and often all the gurus of a particular lineage are prayed to regularly as well as one's own Guru ...and yes, the gurus are treated rather like gods or rock stars surrounded with adoring fans. Many westerners are happy with that though. These days I find it very refreshing attending a Theravada Thai Forest Tradition monastery in the UK.(where practices can also be received by word of mouth) 'Different strokes for different folks' as the saying goes. It's always best to investigate carefully for oneself. with kind wishes Aloka .
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