Spiritual Teachers

It is good to have a teacher to guide us on the spiritual path. However, good and genuine teachers are hard to come by. Until one comes along we have to depend on ourselves. It is said when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Until then, we can refer to the Teachings of the Buddhas and the sages to guide us. Let them be our guides, our teachers.

Understand also, that Spirituality is a very personal thing. And our spiritual journey is ours to take. We have to undergo the process of understanding and enlightenment ourselves. No one can do it for us. Teachers, however great, can never give their knowledge to the pupils. They can only point out the direction of the Path. After listening to the teacher, whether or not we walk the Path by practicing ourselves, is strictly up to each one of us. Teachers can kindle the light if the oil is in the lamp.

So, if we are confident in ourselves, we might not need a teacher. The Buddha himself didn’t have a teacher. He gained enlightenment on his own.

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The great teachings unanimously emphasize that all the peace, wisdom, and joy in the universe are already within us; we don't have to gain, develop, or attain them. We're like a child standing in a beautiful park with his eyes shut tight. We don't need to imagine trees, flowers, deer, birds, and sky; we merely need to open our eyes and realize what is already here, who we really are. - Unknown

Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise. Open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants, and trees-should be your teacher. - Morihei Ueshiba

An awakened teacher can only be your lighthouse, casting light on your path, but you must understand it and walk your own path. - Frank M. Wanderer

The highest truth cannot be put into words. Therefore the greatest teacher has nothing to say. He simply gives himself in service, and never worries. - Lao Tzu

Don't just go and believe in the teacher because he says a fruit is sweet and delicious. Taste it for yourself and then all the doubting will be over. - Unknown

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