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THE ROLE OF A TEACHER

The Role Of A Teacher A teacher is anyone who has knowledge of a subject, and has the wisdom to express it clearly. But the authority of the teacher comes from the student, who tests to decide whether the knowledge … Continue reading

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WHICH CAME FIRST, TEACHER OR TEACHING?

Which Came First, Teacher Or Teaching? This presupposes a beginning. Before there is teaching on pure consciousness, there has to be pure consciousness present already. Truth cannot change. Like pure space, pure consciousness is constant and infinite. It cannot start … Continue reading

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DIRECT TEACHER OR SCHMOOZER

Direct Teacher Or Schmoozer A teacher who is all love and light can blind or schmooze us, knowing how to talk in a charming way – but not in a way that is direct or practical. An uncritical audience is … Continue reading

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EVERYONE IS OUR PRECIOUS SPIRITUAL TEACHER

Everyone Is Our Precious Spiritual Teacher A teacher is someone who shows us the way, but we travel alone. Our adopted spiritual teacher tells us nice things but, in truth, those around who annoy us are our precious teachers. They … Continue reading

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DO NOT BE IN AWE OF THE DHARMA

Do not be in awe of the Dharma.   Do not be in awe of the Dharma.Don’t make Dharma separate from you.You are Dzogchen*.  Demons and the Dharmaare the path and the obstacle……and the inspiration…to get to reality’s shore.  We … Continue reading

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RELYING ON YOURSELF

Relying on yourself.  Relying on yourself is… tricky. Yes, we have to do the work of recognising, but it’s also necessary to recognise the need for inspiration. Without this, we will not only not start…we will not finish!  People say, … Continue reading

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TRYING TOO HARD

Trying too hard.  Sometimes we try too hard – I know I do!  We don’t notice we are getting too enthusiastic and a little rigid: we lack a softness. We can be too keen to ‘get it right! This brings … Continue reading

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