Tag: teacher

15
Jul
2024

Do The Work (Jan 17)

__ Further Reflections 96: Even if we practise wella little of the Dharma,our lives will be better –much more if…

05
Aug
2019

Learning: Super Short Story #597

Learning: Super Short Story #597            Even though the teacher is ready to teach,the student was not ready to learn,to even…

07
Aug
2018

Teacher: Dharmagram #186

  Teacher: Dharmagram #186 双桂堂大雄宝殿

04
Sep
2017

Be A Lamp

Wonderful gifts today. Nothing is more joyous for a Dharma teacher than having students who learn, practise and share the…

25
Aug
2016

Come To Class!

An email reply : ‘It is good to come to my classes to learn the Buddha’s teachings more systematically and…

21
Nov
2013

Counsellor: Super Short Story (276)

Super Short Story (276): Counsellor Because he is a teacher, he forgot that he needs to be taught the most,…

25
Jul
2012

No Random Recommendation

A message shared with a friend: Usually, it’s my habit to play safe, to recommend Dharma classes and talks personally…

25
Jul
2012

Strive On!

K: Hi Laoshi, I think it is the first time I saw so ’emotional’, and very rightly so. It is…

09
May
2012

Guidance Needed

Advice to a Dharma student: If you don’t stick to a proper practice group with continual learning and guidance, these problems…

02
May
2012

How Not To Teach (2)

When the teacher gives up on a student, the student usually gives up on the teacher, and possibly the teaching…

15
Mar
2012

Some Dharma Students’ FAQs

The below are common questions that some Dharma students might have, based on hypothetical scenarios: Q: What if a family member…

07
Mar
2012

Advantages Of Dharma Discussions In Class

Note: In case any reader is in the category of (1) and/or (2) below, please note that this article does not…

07
Mar
2012

Why Let Faults Win?

Heard of a Dharma student thinking of giving up attending one of his teachers’ classes due to embarrassment over some…

29
Feb
2012

Getting In Sync

As am currently teaching the Dharma 5 evenings a week, and 6 for this one, I end up training myself…

15
Feb
2012

Fame & Status As Spiritual Impediments?

It is sad, but true, that some teachers (monastics or laity), having gathered some fame and status, become less active…

30
Jan
2012

The Best Teachers

The best teachers must eventually teach ultimate Compassion and Wisdom. To encourage perfect Compassion, they must eventually advocate veganism, which…

09
Jan
2012

The Teacher Paradox

Q: Is there a need to find an enlightened teacher? A: No, but it makes sense to find teachers who…

09
Jan
2012

Do & Teach

P: Teachers are actually leaders. Some people say that ‘those who can’t do, teach’. Well, mentoring and coaching is a way…

21
Dec
2011

Students, Teachers & Masters

A good student is always learning. A good teacher is always learning too, more in fact, to keep ahead of…

31
Oct
2011

Seriously Awakened Or Deluded?

Question: Someone claims to be a student of a certain teacher. This student claims to have some great attainment. What…