The Guide to Enlightenment: Why the Teacher Still Matters in Buddhism Today

This book explores the relationship between mentor and student, exploring this through the anecdotes and experiences of two female Buddhist teachers, each with decades of experiences in the matter of working with and as spiritual guides. This aspect is an integral part of Buddhism, reflecting on the thousands of years of tradition that relate to the student-teacher bond, reflecting the relationship that Buddha had with his disciples. Through stories, advice, and other anecdotes, the authors share their own experiences as practitioners with their spirit guides, exploring how older writings on the matter can be applied to mentorship in the present. It covers things like how to have effective communication and disagreement, boundaries, and much more to consider in this relationship with the power to transform.