
Student-Teacher Relationship

Despite shortcomings, the film gives a necessary platform to abuse survivors.

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Delbert and the Butterfly
How a sweat lodge confirmed a Zen monk’s spiritual free agency

MeditationMagazine | Practice, Teachings
Beyond Question
Simple tips for an effective Q&A with your Buddhist teacher

IdeasMagazine | Columns, Openings
In the Shadows of Transference
Revisiting how we view enlightenment—and how we view teachers—may help us navigate issues of sexual abuse.

How Samaya Works
Is samaya a commitment to do whatever your teacher says?

Democratic from the Start
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.

Letters to the Editor
A selection of letters sent by Tricycle readers

How to Heal After Your Teacher Crosses the Line
Here are some recommendations from contemplative psychotherapy for working with transgressions by or painful break with a spiritual teacher.

Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Why I Quit Guru Yoga
Does elevating the guru to the same status as the teachings themselves set the stage for teacher-student abuse?

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