How to Choose a Spiritual Teacher

How to Choose a Spiritual Teacher

Author: Yeshe Rabgye July 6, 2024 Duration: 14:04
In our journey through life, many of us seek spiritual guidance to help us navigate the complexities of our existence. A spiritual teacher can offer wisdom, support, and direction as we strive for personal growth and inner peace. However, finding the right spiritual teacher is crucial, as the wrong choice can lead to confusion, disillusionment, and even harm. In this podcast, we will explore why we need a spiritual teacher, what qualities to look for in one, the dangers of choosing the wrong teacher, and how much we should rely on them. Books by Karma Yeshe Rabgye: Open Awareness, Open Mind - www.amazon.in/Open-Awareness-Min…=1627806820&sr=8-1 The Best Way to Catch a Snake - www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00TEPZ…f_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Life's Meandering Path - www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00NWU1…f_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3 Ripples in the Stream - www.amazon.in/gp/product/B018GXN…f_rwt_bibl_vppi_i4 Budh Ka Mukti Marg - www.amazon.in/gp/product/B071V9Y…f_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 If you would like to support Yeshe Rabgye's work please visit www.patreon.com/buddhismguide Website - yesherabgye.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/karmayesherabgye/ Instagram – www.instagram.com/yeshe_rabgye/ Twitter – twitter.com/BuddhismGuide YouTube - youtube.com/@yesherabgye Threads - threads.net/yeshe_rabgye

Yeshe Rabgye, a Buddhist monk from England, hosts the Buddhism Guide podcast, offering a grounded and accessible entry point into Buddhist thought. His approach is distinctly pragmatic and secular, stripping away cultural ornamentation to focus on the practical utility of these ancient principles for modern life. In each episode, Yeshe translates complicated philosophies into clear, relatable language, demystifying concepts around meditation, mindfulness, and mental well-being. What defines this podcast is its tone of invitation rather than instruction. Yeshe doesn't ask for blind acceptance; instead, he encourages a personal and curious examination of one's own mind and daily experiences. This stems from his work teaching across the globe, where he offers these insights freely to all. Listening feels like a direct conversation, unpretentious and focused on real-world application. Whether exploring the nuances of awareness or discussing the mechanics of suffering and contentment, the Buddhism Guide provides thoughtful companionship for anyone looking to cultivate a deeper sense of clarity and peace, regardless of their background or belief system.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Mangala Sutra - Part Eleven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:23
In the dictionary, defilement means a state of being polluted, and that is what we are talking about here: our minds being polluted. So, what is polluting our minds? It is destructive mental states, and these are what we…
Mangala Sutra - Part Ten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
In this podcast, we will be looking at the Buddhist concept of non-self. This is a difficult subject for many of us to grasp because we have invested so much time and effort into building and reinforcing a sense of self.…
Mangala Sutra - Part Nine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:59
Impermanence is one of the most important topics Buddha taught. He stated that there is no phenomenon that exists from its own side—that is, there are no phenomena that are not compounded. Things do not just come into ex…
Mangala Sutra - Part Eight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
I have mentioned various ways of reducing our suffering throughout this series on the Mangala Sutra, so now I want to discuss things that may stop us from reducing our suffering, namely, the ten fetters. These are ten th…
Mangala Sutra - Part Seven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:29
All our actions of body and speech stem from our mind, so it is vitally important to have a strategy whereby we can have some control over our thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Mindfulness and carrying out a day of obser…
Mangala Sutra - Part Six [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
In part six of the Mangala Sutra, we look at the importance of having a teacher, guide, or spiritual friend. We are obviously going to face obstacles and hindrances on the path, so having someone with experience to suppo…
Mangala Sutra - Part Five [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:20
This podcast deals with characteristics and patterns of behaviour we should all try to cultivate, such as diligence, patience, contentment and being humble and a good communicator. This podcast is based on my book ‘Life’…
Mangala Sutra - Part Four [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:39
In part four of the Mangala Sutra we continue to look at the social principles. This covers how we can refrain from harmful acts and how we need to put great effort into developing beneficial acts and avoiding destructiv…
Mangala Sutra - Part Three [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
In this third part of the Mangala Sutra, we will look at the Social Principles. These social principles take us further into our journey of becoming more responsible and reducing our mental suffering. By implementing the…
Mangala Sutra - Part Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:00
In part two of the Mangala Sutra we look at learning and practical skills, a code of conduct, appropriate speech and much more. This podcast is based on my book ‘Life’s Meandering Path’- which is available from Amazon an…