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There is much written about the task of "finding my teacher" when it comes to enlightenment and spiritual evolution. While a good teacher can be a powerful force and influence, the Buddha taught that "walking alone" can bring a woman or man to enlightenment. Actually, it was the way the Buddha experienced his own awakening. Inwardly, he said "no" repeatedly to teacher after teacher and kept looking before finally giving up.
The question - do I need a teacher or guru? - was answered by the Buddha in one of the earliest texts to record his teachings. It''s called the "Rhinoceros Sutra" because it offers this advice: "Wander alone, like a rhinoceros". Those words refer to the many individuals who evolve and become enlightened without the aid of a mentor.
Today, with so much access to information via books and the internet, enlightenment is even more accessible without being in the physical presence of a teacher. So, continue you path with sincerity along with an open mind and an open heart.
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The question - do I need a teacher or guru? - was answered by the Buddha in one of the earliest texts to record his teachings. It''s called the "Rhinoceros Sutra" because it offers this advice: "Wander alone, like a rhinoceros". Those words refer to the many individuals who evolve and become enlightened without the aid of a mentor.
Today, with so much access to information via books and the internet, enlightenment is even more accessible without being in the physical presence of a teacher. So, continue you path with sincerity along with an open mind and an open heart.
(feel free to re-post and/or share on social media)
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