An edition of The guru question
(2011)
The guru question
the perils and rewards of choosing a spiritual teacher/ mariana caplan
by Mariana Caplan
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Self-realization, Religious aspects, Spiritual formation| Edition | Availability |
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The guru question: the perils and rewards of choosing a spiritual teacher/ mariana caplan
2011, Sounds True
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1604070730 9781604070736
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Table of Contents
Entering the spiritual supermarket
Types of authority
"Guru" as a four-letter word : criticisms of spiritual teachers and the nature of spiritual scandals
The importance of a spiritual teacher
Basic psychological sanity
Conscious relationship to power dynamics
Mutual trust and surrender
Meeting the teacher : defining criteria for teacher and student
Breaking the rules
Spiritual monogamy versus "sleeping around"
Guru games and crazy wisdom
Obedience
Imperfections in the teacher
The source of true power
For the glory of love
Toward a vision of world spirituality
Epilogue an unexpected twist : false complaints against teachers
Appendix interviews with teachers and scholars.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| November 14, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| October 27, 2011 | Created by LC Bot | import new book |