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Student-Teacher Relationship
A young disciple carves a cane for his dying master.
‘Buddhism: The Unspeakable Truth’ Elevates Victims’ Stories in Imperfect Documentary
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
What We’re Reading
The latest in Buddhist publishing, plus a book worth rereading
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.
Give & Take with Novelist Blair Hurley
Her debut novel tackles—what else?—teacher-student relationships gone bad.
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.
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