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

In a world often filled with noise, Buddhism Guide offers a space for practical reflection. Hosted by Yeshe Rabgye, a Buddhist monk originally from England, this podcast approaches ancient wisdom with a grounded, secular perspective. Yeshe travels internationally, sharing teachings on meditation, mindfulness, and mental well-being, but here he distils those conversations into accessible audio sessions. The tone is deliberately unpretentious, stripping away cultural ornamentation to focus on the core principles that can be applied to modern life. You won't find dogma here; instead, each episode invites a personal examination of your own mind and experiences. Yeshe presents ideas with clarity, never demanding blind acceptance but encouraging thoughtful inquiry. Whether exploring the nature of suffering, the mechanics of meditation, or the everyday cultivation of compassion, this podcast serves as a pragmatic companion. It’s for anyone curious about how Buddhist thought can inform a more resilient and aware existence, regardless of spiritual background. Tuning in feels less like attending a lecture and more like engaging in a considered dialogue, one that values your own insight as much as the teaching itself.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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

Duration: 15:41
For centuries people have been indulging in superstitions, lucky charms, omens, divinations, and fortune-telling. They have used these things to help them make decisions and keep them from taking responsibility for their…
The Twelve Links of Dependent Arising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:35
A central teaching in traditional Buddhism is the principle of dependent arising, which states that all things happen through cause and conditions and that they are interdependent. No phenomenon, whether outer or inner,…
Are We Born with Compassion? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
It is my understanding that we are born with compassion as part of our survival instincts, which means compassion is essential to human relationships and to help humanity. The problem is these days we spend an awful lot…
Building Your Emotional Strength [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:25
When we are faced with challenging obstacles, we all cope in different ways, some face them head on, whereas others buckle under the pressure. It's important for us to find ways to build up our emotional strength. What i…
Eliminate What is Holding You Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:48
The more we get caught up in negative patterns of behaviour and mental states, the more they become engrained. This means they become stored in our subconscious, and we act in certain ways without consciously thinking an…
The Power of the Breath [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:58
During the pandemic, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we had something that will improve our sleep, digestion, immune and respiratory functions, while reducing our blood pressure, fear, and anxiety? The good news is there is…
Appreciating What We Have [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:32
We human beings tend to focus on what we want or what we don’t want, but very rarely take time to appreciate what we have. Conscious gratitude is a simple way for us to count our blessings, build relationships and help s…
A Lust for Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:27
Lust is the strong, passionate desire for something, and not only sex, but also, food, drink, money, fame, power, knowledge and so on. It is a biological impulse without which you would not have been born in the first pl…
Finding Yourself in a Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:06
Nature gives our brains time to reset from the hectic pace of modern life and gives our mental health a well-deserved boost. Being outdoors can reduce your stress levels, help fight anxiety and depression, boost your moo…
Life Advice for High School and College Students Part Four [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
This is part four of a special four-part interview series aimed at High School and College Students – but the information is relevant for everyone. Darsh Pant interviewed me for his ‘In Conversation’ series. In this sess…