SIT-A-LONG with Taigu: the guru thing

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXMtztp8opA[/youtube]

Sorry guys, had to get up and answer because somebody was knocking on my door...Anyway, just my take on gurus.

gassho


Taigu

Thank you Taigu,
your attitude is wonderful,
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Peter

Thank you Taigu!

Gassho,

Shawn

PS - Posted to podcast. Should show up in iTunes shortly.

I agree with what you say, Taigu. I value a good teacher, even when he tells me things I might not like. But a Daddy? I already got one, thanks.

Also, it is not the same thing teaching children and adults. And it strikes me that in Treeleaf we're dealing with adults. That's why I respect your approach.

Gassho with thanks,
Soen

Ah, this was a good one. Thank you.

Gassho

Jennifer

Thank you for that Taigu, that was really a good talk.
you shed new light on this subject for me...

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Seiryu

Brilliant.

Thank you.

gassho
Greg

Thanks buddy!

Or sensei, whichever you prefer :)

Gassho,
Myoken (Taylor)

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Thank you, exactly that.

Gassho
Shohei

Alan Watt once said about Gurus

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"They were people who would pick your pocket and sell you back your own watch."

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Thought this was a witty quote and wanted to share

Here is a video on this: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0H7laFhK24&feature=related[/youtube]


Many thanks again to Taigu for his lovely talk!


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Seiryu

Taigu-San

You nailed why I love Treeleaf among many things. Yes, the guru practice can be very dangerous, and still people seem to be happy when a leader thinks for them.

Very illuminating talk. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by chocobuda

Taigu-San

You nailed why I love Treeleaf among many things. Yes, the guru practice can be very dangerous, and still people seem to be happy when a leader thinks for them.

Very illuminating talk. Thank you.

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Some like it when others think for them, that way they won't have to take any responsibility for anything. It is a way to feel safe, but like many others things in samsara, it is just another trap...


Gassho

Seiryu

Right on!

"I'm not your father confessor!" - Capt. Jean Luc Picard to Q

Gassho Taigu sensei

Risho

Taigu,

Thank you for this teaching.

Gassho,
Dosho

Wonderful talk!

Gassho,
John

Chop wood and carry water, bow to passing Guru, chop wood and carry water. gassho, Shogen

Beautiful teaching, a pity I haven't seen it before...
A true sword of crazy wisdom! :wink:

Thank you for this... Guru Sama :lol:
gassho,
Jinyu
ps: Students take care YOU make gurus and roshis what they are too!

I also missed this talk before. Thank you so much, Taigu

Gassho

Rimon

A good teacher I follow, but a guru I can't!

Thank you good teacher.