Buddhists and their teachers

[chicanobudista]

Re: Buddhists and their teachers

I am curious, do you think Buddhists relate to their teachers differently than in other religions? but in Buddhism they say that's fine, go find another.

Personally, of course there are certain "way of doings things" that will be Buddhist. But. As in most human relations, I think you will see similarities. In the Sufi tradition, for example, a teacher is emphasized. But. You are free move on to find another teacher and as far as I know you will not be consider some type of "sinner" for doing so. In more urbanized areas or larger towns, in Catholic and Christian faith, folks will "shop" for the right church. Even in a more rigid structure that is the Catholic church, I know folks that will look for the right priest and community. If you leave that church and priest, you will be fine. Of course, if you leave the Catholic Church that is another matter. :twisted:


....and btw....I think this thread may be starting to need a:

[Rich]

Re: Buddhists and their teachers

yea, it must be done cause I think someone stuck a fork in it.

[Taigu]

Re: Buddhists and their teachers

Or put it another way, Scott, if the stick doesn't work, I kick people's heads and crush their bones. Maybe you would like to come along and chew some of them with me? :twisted: :wink:

gassho

Taigu

[AlanLa]

Re: Buddhists and their teachers

MEAT!!!! Rare meat!!! :evil:
Eat the teacher!!!!!! Oh Yeah!!!! :shock:
Or is it teacher eating the student!!!!! Ummm... yuck :evil:
Uh, maybe its teacher and student consuming each other, hmmm... :?
Oh, that tastes good :!:
Wait, where did the teacher and student go :?:

[disastermouse]

Re: Buddhists and their teachers

Hey guys,

I just wanted to check into this thread and say that - yeah - Jundo hit it on the button. I just signed on staff and I'm stressing a lot. It's not all bad stress, but I'm certainly more anxious than usual.

I'm sorry if I've offended anyone...I'll post more about the whole move thing and whatnot in the 'Everyday' forum.

Chet