In a session titled “Understanding the Spiritual Mentor in the Middle-Length Lamrim”, Sangye Khadro explores the importance of a spiritual guide in Buddhism, drawing from Lama Tsongkhapa’s Middle-Length Treatise on the Path to Enlightenment.
The discussion encompasses various aspects such as the necessity of a spiritual teacher, the qualities expected in a student, reverence for both the teachings and the mentor, and additional attributes essential for a student.
Sangye Khadro underscores the process of a teacher evolving into a spiritual mentor, placing emphasis on the pivotal role of developing faith and respect through thoughtful inquiry.
She also delves into discerning the positive qualities and negative behavior of a teacher, presenting three perspectives on viewing the teacher based on the nature of the practice.
The latter part of the conversation guides the audience through reciting prayers to the spiritual mentor, referred to as the Transcendent Destroyer, highlighting qualities like profound knowledge and virtuous conduct.
