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Student-Teacher Relationship
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Despite shortcomings, the film gives a necessary platform to abuse survivors.
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Personal ReflectionsMagazine | Feature
Delbert and the Butterfly
How a sweat lodge confirmed a Zen monk’s spiritual free agency
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MeditationMagazine | Practice, Teachings
Beyond Question
Simple tips for an effective Q&A with your Buddhist teacher
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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.
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How Samaya Works
Is samaya a commitment to do whatever your teacher says?
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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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Letters to the Editor
A selection of letters sent by Tricycle readers
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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.
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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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