As Buddhism continues to take root in the West there have arisen many questions about the role and importance of the teacher. With the aspiration of clarifying some of the issues surrounding this topic, this three-class series examines the student/teacher relationship as it manifests in each of the three vehicles of Hinayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
Course Outline
Class 1: Introduction, the Hinayana and the Elder
Class 2: Mahayana and the Spiritual Friend
Class 3: Vajrayana and the Vajra Master