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Alex Wilding

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The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

that even at an early stage I was sensitive enough to recognize flakes, that I somehow avoided most of the wicked and stupid, and led me to make contact with a prime selection of teachers, those whose devotion to their own teachers or lineage is palpable, or whose care for students shines out of them, or who do in fact teach the actual steps of the regular Buddhist path as the tradition knows it,

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

that even at an early stage I was sensitive enough to recognize flakes, that I somehow avoided most of the wicked and stupid, and led me to make contact with a prime selection of teachers, those whose devotion to their own teachers or lineage is palpable, or whose care for students shines out of them, or who do in fact teach the actual steps of the regular Buddhist path as the tradition knows it,

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

In terms of the Tibetan styles of Buddhism, of course, that is the four revolting thoughts, refuge and compassion, I'm talking about teachers who perhaps give empowerments to just a few students at a time, in person, and who see to it that those students do know how to perform the practices associated with that empowerment.

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

In terms of the Tibetan styles of Buddhism, of course, that is the four revolting thoughts, refuge and compassion, I'm talking about teachers who perhaps give empowerments to just a few students at a time, in person, and who see to it that those students do know how to perform the practices associated with that empowerment.

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

Perhaps these teachers will take some of the students on through the more advanced things, like the physical yogas, or even the Hayadzogchen and Mahamudra teachings. I'm talking about teachers who are relaxed, human, approachable, kind, responsible, humble. I've met quite a few of those. They are out there. And so it's time to say goodbye.

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

Perhaps these teachers will take some of the students on through the more advanced things, like the physical yogas, or even the Hayadzogchen and Mahamudra teachings. I'm talking about teachers who are relaxed, human, approachable, kind, responsible, humble. I've met quite a few of those. They are out there. And so it's time to say goodbye.

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

Please remember to like this episode of the Double Doge, to subscribe or to provide support in whatever way suits you. And remember, don't despair, but do take care. Bye.

The Double Dorje: Modern Vajrayana Buddhism.
Bad gurus, tosh gurus and good gurus

Please remember to like this episode of the Double Doge, to subscribe or to provide support in whatever way suits you. And remember, don't despair, but do take care. Bye.

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