【THE THREE TYPES OF PERSONS】- It is taught in all the vehicles in general and in the mantra vehicle in particular that reliance on the teacher is very crucial - 2

In general, there are several conditions for us now: one type is practicing Buddha Dharma and totally doesn’t recognize the necessity of virtuous teachers, ah! It is absolutely and extremely absurd. Later, after we have studied, ah! The virtuous teacher is so important and gradually you rely on the teacher for everything. This is flawed again. So in the earlier section, the author told us about the attitude like a dutiful child. There is nothing wrong with it, but it was followed by a statement, remember? Only in front of a fully qualified teacher can you let the teacher lead you by the nose, do you still remember this? So what is the requirement for the disciple? Other than being nonpartisan, discerning wisdom is required; other than discerning wisdom, one still needs to strive diligently; other than striving diligently, one still needs veneration. Within all these, discerning wisdom is very important; you should be able to distinguish whether this teacher is truly a qualified virtuous one. This recognition is not easy, like that. Once you have this discernment, by then you can let him lead you by the nose and that will not be flawed.

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35A 18’48” Vol 5 of Master Jih-Chang’s Discourse P81 LL1
English Lamrim Vol 1 P137

日常师父法语📡35A 18’48” 手抄稿第5册P81 LL1

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