Revisiting how we view enlightenment—and how we view teachers—may help us navigate issues of sexual abuse.

Is samaya a commitment to do whatever your teacher says?

Western Buddhist groups often assume that hierarchical modes of organization are inherent to Buddhism. But there's another part of Buddhist tradition—one that embraces political equality.

A selection of letters sent by Tricycle readers

Here are some recommendations from contemplative psychotherapy for working with transgressions by or painful break with a spiritual teacher.

Does elevating the guru to the same status as the teachings themselves set the stage for teacher-student abuse?