The Need for Wisdom and Compassion PART 3; 3 Jun 2006

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how the guru is kinder than the numberless buddhas. Having a guru in ordinary form is the most precious thing in our lives, fulfilling all our wishes. The guru reveals the path to liberation, higher rebirth, and enlightenment through teachings on karma, refuge, morality, bodhichitta, sutra, and tantra. The kindness of the guru in providing guidance and instruction is indescribable. When we observe mistakes in the guru, instead of losing faith or becoming angry, we should recognize the incredible kindness of the guru. Devotion clears the mind and helps remove superstitions and delusions, allowing for clarity and peace. Teachings on guru devotion are essential meditations for protecting one s mind and samaya. The practice of guru devotion is the root and foundation for success in our spiritual practice. The realization of guru devotion is reached through continuous meditation until we have complete faith and conviction that our guru is inseparable from all the bu