Teacher Verses Student

During a discussion with Lama Osel yesterday, I caught a glimpse of one reason why all great teachers see themselves as students of the Buddha-Dharma and not as a teacher.

I seems that if I have the attitude “I am a Teacher,” I would focus my attention on how I need to fix everybody and everything around me.

If I hold the attitude “I am just a student,” I will always focus my attention on how I need to correct myself in every situation.

Clearly, the second attitude is that of a Buddha-Dharma practicitioner.

Happy Guru Rinpoche Day!

Geoff