Relating to a Spiritual Teacher: Building a Healthy Relationship

by Alexander Berzin

This book explores the sources of misunderstanding and reexamines traditional Buddhist teachings to receal methods that can heal wounds.

Genres: Buddhism

266 pages, Paperback

First published May 23, 2000

About the author

Alexander Berzin (born 1944) is an American scholar, translator, and teacher of Tibetan Buddhism.

Reviews

[Gabriel Clarke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dense, highly technical (much of it comes from a level of knowledge of the spiritual technology of specialist Tantric practices that I just have don't have; though well-formed, if condensed, explanations are given) but illuminating look at the challenges on both sides of maintaining healthy relationships between spiritual mentor and mentee across highly contrasting cultures. Full of insights worth taking on board for secular practice in many areas - management, counselling, coaching and much else.