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'''Ten qualifications of a spiritual teacher''' (Tib. ''dge ba’i bshes gnyen gyi mtshan nyid bcu'') - | '''Ten qualifications of a spiritual teacher''' (Tib. ''dge ba’i bshes gnyen gyi mtshan nyid bcu'') - These ten qualifications of a [[mahayana]] teacher are mentioned in [[Maitreya]]’s ''[[Ornament of Mahayana Sutras]]'', chapter 17, v. 10, which says:<br> | ||
"One should follow a spiritual teacher who is disciplined, peaceful, serene,<br> | :"One should follow a spiritual teacher who is disciplined, peaceful, serene,<br> | ||
Endowed with special qualities, diligent, rich in scriptural learning,<br> | :Endowed with special qualities, diligent, rich in scriptural learning,<br> | ||
Highly realized concerning the nature of reality, skilled in speaking,<br> | :Highly realized concerning the nature of reality, skilled in speaking,<br> | ||
The embodiment of love, and indefatigable."<br> | :The embodiment of love, and indefatigable."<br> | ||
[[Category:Enumerations]] | [[Category:Enumerations]] | ||
Revision as of 16:01, 9 August 2007
Ten qualifications of a spiritual teacher (Tib. dge ba’i bshes gnyen gyi mtshan nyid bcu) - These ten qualifications of a mahayana teacher are mentioned in Maitreya’s Ornament of Mahayana Sutras, chapter 17, v. 10, which says:
- "One should follow a spiritual teacher who is disciplined, peaceful, serene,
- Endowed with special qualities, diligent, rich in scriptural learning,
- Highly realized concerning the nature of reality, skilled in speaking,
- The embodiment of love, and indefatigable."