Conversations With My Guru Chapter 1: Our First Meeting
January 16, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 62 ⚊ BLOG
Introduction
This is the first of a series of stories that are reflections of experiences with my root Guru, Singha Rinpoche. To enable a certain honesty, these are written with the pen name, Tenzin. Some stories are my own experiences and some of other students.
The traditional method of applying the Buddha’s teachings to our lives can be likened to daily medicinal tonic, a slow, gradual process through listening, contemplating and meditating. But Rinpoche’s methods are sometimes more like injections, or even surgery. Fast acting but possibly “dangerous”, both for him and the student.
I now consider myself very fortunate to have experienced everything – from receiving a severe scolding from him to being present during difficult and frustrating situations. These have been life changing. These stories are recounted mostly to remind myself of my Guru’s kindness and his unceasing motivation to benefit others regardless of his actions.
