Unless both mentor and disciple undertake the same struggle, Buddhism will not spread. Therefore, oneness of mentor and disciple is essential. ​

It is a struggle between fundamental darkness and fundamental enlightenment. Unless both mentor and disciple undertake the same struggle, Buddhism will not spread. Therefore, oneness of mentor and disciple is essential.​

On the contrary, creating a separation between mentor and disciple is more likely to result in a disciple’s self-centred and arrogant attitude. Ultimately, this will not lead to practising in accord with the Buddha’s teaching.​

Such a separation between mentor and disciple often leads to people practising in accord with their own personal interpretation. Self-centredness is inseparable from arrogance.

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