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**Riprincattiva** · 09-02-2010, 07:03 AM

When one has realized the greatness of what the Buddha taught maybe she/he is eager to join joyfully to a Sangha and with a teacher. This can lead us sometimes into an unhealthy relationship with a "guru" or a teacher. It is important to have in mind this pitfalls that are along the path mostly when we are beginners. We can develop dependency and attachment and transform it into a hiding spot that will prevent us form spiritual matureness mostly when "the teacher" is attached and develops some sort of unwholesome identification with problems and progress of her/his learner. The best way to honour a teacher is just with the diligent practice of the Dhamma.

Verse 205 of the Dhamapada touches this delicate issue and is illustrated by the story of Venerable Tissa:

"He has savoured the taste of solitude. He has also experienced the flavour of tranquility arising from the absence of blemishes. Enjoying the sweetness of the joy of realistic awareness he is unaffected by blemishes and is bereft of evil."

Comments are wellcome...

09-02-2010, 07:03 AM	#1
Riprincattiva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 539 Senior Member	The Free Are The Purest (Verse 205; Dhamapada) When one has realized the greatness of what the Buddha taught maybe she/he is eager to join joyfully to a Sangha and with a teacher. This can lead us sometimes into an unhealthy relationship with a "guru" or a teacher. It is important to have in mind this pitfalls that are along the path mostly when we are beginners. We can develop dependency and attachment and transform it into a hiding spot that will prevent us form spiritual matureness mostly when "the teacher" is attached and develops some sort of unwholesome identification with problems and progress of her/his learner. The best way to honour a teacher is just with the diligent practice of the Dhamma. Verse 205 of the Dhamapada touches this delicate issue and is illustrated by the story of Venerable Tissa: "He has savoured the taste of solitude. He has also experienced the flavour of tranquility arising from the absence of blemishes. Enjoying the sweetness of the joy of realistic awareness he is unaffected by blemishes and is bereft of evil." Comments are wellcome...
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