Wise Teacher, Wise Student
Tibetan Approaches To A Healthy Relationship
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
| Author: | Alexander Berzin | ISBN: | 9781559397483 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala | Publication: | June 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion | Language: | English |
| Author: | Alexander Berzin |
| ISBN: | 9781559397483 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala |
| Publication: | June 16, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Snow Lion |
| Language: | English |
The relationship between a teacher and student can be a most rewarding and life-enhancing experience, yet it can also be fraught with problems and misunderstandings. For Westerners working with Eastern teachers, the difficulties can be compounded by cultural differences, language barriers, and divergent expectations. Wise Teacher, Wise Student examines the teacher-student relationship as it is understood in the Tibetan Buddhist context. The author surveys a wide spectrum of situations, exploring the causes of potential pitfalls. In illuminating the sources of misunderstandings, he offers methods to heal wounds and encourage healthy relationships.
The relationship between a teacher and student can be a most rewarding and life-enhancing experience, yet it can also be fraught with problems and misunderstandings. For Westerners working with Eastern teachers, the difficulties can be compounded by cultural differences, language barriers, and divergent expectations. Wise Teacher, Wise Student examines the teacher-student relationship as it is understood in the Tibetan Buddhist context. The author surveys a wide spectrum of situations, exploring the causes of potential pitfalls. In illuminating the sources of misunderstandings, he offers methods to heal wounds and encourage healthy relationships.
