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.
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Podcast Episodes
The Five Precepts - The Buddha Dharma Series [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:29
I have been asked on numerous occasions to lay out, in an understandable manner, the teachings of Buddha. So, over the coming months I will articulate the Buddha dharma in an order that I hope you will find both informat…
Compassion - Practice Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
This podcast is a special practice edition. I thought in the difficult times we are going through, it would be helpful to hear about certain practices that will help with anxiety, fear, self-compassion and self-confidenc…
Befriending Yourself - Practice Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:40
This podcast is a special practice edition. I thought in the difficult times we are going through, it would be helpful to hear about certain practices that will help with anxiety, fear, self-compassion and self-confidenc…
Dealing With Isolation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
In this podcast, Yeshe Rabgye gives us some very useful tips on how to deal with working from home or being in isolation. Please stay home and stay safe. My latest book 'Open Awareness, Open Mind' is available now on Ama…
Things We Need To Give Up - 37 Practices Part Twelve [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:54
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Twelve of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 31 to 34. The things we should give up are attachment, criticizing, hypocrisy and…
Diligence, Contemplation and Wisdom - 37 Practices Part Eleven [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:46
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Eleven of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers the last three of the six perfections - diligence, contemplation and wisdom. My latest bo…
Generosity, Ethics And Patience - 37 Practices Part Ten [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:11
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Ten of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers the first three of the six perfections - generosity, ethics and patience. My latest book 'Op…
Books by Karma Yeshe Rabgye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:36
This is an online interview with Yeshe Rabgye where he talks about his books. You can find his books here: http://bit.ly/BuddhismGuideBooks If you have any questions for Yeshe about this podcast, Buddhism, meditation or…
New Year Message 2020 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:50
This is my new year's message regarding the climate crisis. A very happy new year and thank you for all of your support. My latest book 'Open Awareness, Open Mind' is available now on Amazon and Kindle - https://amzn.to/…
Emptiness Of Desire & Delusion - 37 Practices Part Nine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:28
This was recorded live at the Prajna Meditation Centre, India. It is part Nine of 'The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva' and covers verses 23 - 24. In this podcast Yeshe explains the emptiness of our desires and delusions.…