This book explores the sources of misunderstanding and reexamines traditional Buddhist teachings to receal methods that can heal wounds.
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Preface PART 1:SPIRITUAL SEEKERS AND SPIRITUAL TEACHERS 1.Cultural Considerations 2.The Traditional Meaning of a Spiritual Teacher 3.The Traditional Meaning of a Spiritual Seeker 4.The Different Types of Spiritual Teachers and Spiritual Seekers 5.The Need for Various Levels of Spiritual Teachers on the Sutra Path 6.The Special Need for a Spiritual Mentor in Highest Tantra PART 2:THE DYNAMICS OF A HEALTHY STUDENT-TEACHER RELATIONSHIP 7.Establishing a Relationship with a Spiritual Teacher 8.Sutra-Level Guru-Meditation 9.Relating to a Spiritual Mentor with Actions 10.Overcoming Emotional Blocks in Developing Trust,Appreciation, or Respect 11.Seeing a Mentor As a Buddha 12.Advanced Points Concerning Seeing That a Tantric Master Is a Buddha PART 3:UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH SPIRITUAL TEACHERS 13.Overdependence and Rebellion 14.Transference and Regression 15.Fear in a Disciple-Mentor Relationship 16.Blocks in Opening Oneself to a Spiritual Mentor 17.Generational and Life Cycle Issues Epilogue:Relating to a Western Spuritual Teacher Appendix:Summary of the Stages of Expanded Sutra-Level Guru-Meditation Bibliography
