Sublime

Then we have gurus in the tradition of Patrul Rinpoche and present-day Alak Zenkar Rinpoche, who never belonged to a legendary monastery and who have no entourage or patrons.

Whatever it is that initially draws you to a guru, however superficial, it has the potential to create a connection between you. Then, having made that connection, it is important that you examine him thoroughly. This advice comes from the Buddha himself,

the prayer that your dharma practice will never be derailed,

This is why it’s so crucial that, as parents, we free ourselves of the illusion that it’s our place to approve of who are children are.

In a subtle way, then, it is almost irrelevant whether or not the teacher is enlightened.

I am just one human being talking to other human beings.

Tibetan teaching The Mahayana Instructions on the Seven Points of Mind Training (theg pa chenpo’ i gdams ngag blo sbyong don bdun ma bzhugs so) by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje. This work belongs to the class of teachings called lojong. We all have a mind (lo), and this mind is always undergoing training (jong).

In the tantra, the guru is not accountable to the student. He is accountable only to his own karma. Transparency is not a tantric responsibility.