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Preface: Historical Survey of the Interaction between Western Seekers and Tibetan Spiritual Teachers
Initial Contacts between Western Seekers and Tibetan Spiritual Teachers
The Establishment of Dharma Centers and the Start of Confusion
The Approach Suggested for Revising the Student-Teacher Relationship
2 The Traditional Meaning of a Spiritual Teacher
4 The Different Types Of Spiritual Teachers and Spiritual Seekers
5 The Need for Various Levels of Spiritual Teachers on the Sutra Path
10 Overcoming Emotional Blocks in Developing Trust, Appreciation, or Respect
12 Advanced Points concerning Seeing That a Tantric Master Is a Buddha
Epilogue: Relating to a Western Spiritual Teacher
Following a Middle Path in Intercultural Student-Teacher Relationships
The Disciple-Mentor Relationship in the Context of the Practical Realities of a Dharma Center
A Student Working Personally with or Indirectly for a Western Teacher
A Disciple/Assistant Living with a Western Mentor as an Apprentice
Western-Style Life-Partnership between a Disciple and a Mentor
Appendix: Summary of the Stages of Expanded Sutra-Level Guru-Meditation
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