In these thought-provoking responses, Sarah Harding explores the nuanced concept of devotion in Buddhism. She describes the Tibetan terms "mugu" and "tenpa, contrasting them with Western notions of devotion.
Key topics include:
- The cultural context of devotion in Tibetan Buddhism
- Misconceptions about guru devotion and blind faith
- The relationship between a student's awakened nature and the teacher's
- How to recognize genuine glimpses of one's true nature
- The skillful use of projection and transference in the student-teacher dynamic
-Common pitfalls and mistakes in the practice of devotion
Whether you're new to Buddhism or a long-time practitioner, Sarah Harding provides valuable insights into the complexities of the spiritual path and the role of the teacher-student relationship.
Lama Sarah Harding completed the three year Kagyu retreat in the 1970s and has taught at Naropa University since 1991. She trained under Kalu Rinpoche and has translated for many of the most prominent Tibetan teachers since the 1970s. She is the translator of books such as:
— Creation and Completion: Essential Points of Tantric Meditation by Jamgon Kongtrul https://amzn.to/3C3yGwr
— Lion's Gaze (a Dzogchen text) https://amzn.to/3C3yGwr
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