Ever had a Guru ?

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

I mustn't have explained myself very well.

I didn't mean I was tempted to ask the man if I could be his devotee.

s.

I wouldn't either, but you questioned if he was a guru. Why?

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Bandit

I wouldn't either, but you questioned if he was a guru. Why?

well I thought I'd explained why! - when someone is in effect offering an opportunity for self learning...

s.

[GlorytoGod]

i went to see a a real live guru this weekend, it was interesting

[Dream]

Originally Posted by citizenzen

Life is a guru.

Guru is an idea. A person that is a true guru will make you think that they are a fool until they are gone. Then you wish they weren't gone and are glad for the time you knew them. It pays to be kind to those who you think are idiots. Pehaps unintentionally, Yoda from Star Wars is a caratature of this. When he meets Luke Skywalker, he feigns madness to test the knight and to humble him a bit.

[nativeastral]

came across this per chance so just posting where it belongs

Pros and Cons Selecting Spiritual Guides and Gurus

[dauer]

Also check out this page:

Guru Ratings Main Page

[nativeastral]

cheers, l like this one - need to get a rude boy rather than a nice guy to help shatter the ego!

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