What Are Top Tips For Finding A Guru?

[cirkussmile]

A guru is necessary because otherwise, we have no idea in which direction we should go.

But when we know what they are pointing to, we can start to walk alone so to speak. 
 

And as Leo says... True masters are self-made and mostly by accident or great coincidence. A bit of suffering is always involved in one way or another  

[Nahm]

We already have the guru that is reality. To single anyone out, would be an error in seeing what they really are.  It would be an error in understanding what I am too. 

[Toby]

The problem is it is very very hard to spot ones own delusions without a competent teacher. Even or especially in "advanced" "stages". Over and over again there are people that say "I'm enlightened" or "I've arrived" but they might not be aware what they experience is not the full picture or they might even be fixated / identified with a position. Sure, life is a teacher itself but it all is much easier with a teacher in human form. Even if he / she is ultimately you and directs you towards you.

Edited November 13, 2017 by Toby

[cirkussmile]

20 hours ago, Nahm said:

We already have the guru that is reality. To single anyone out, would be an error in seeing what they really are.  It would be an error in understanding what I am too. 

Good point!!

A guru doesn't have to be a human!

[pluto]

Find the closest mirror and breathe into the abyss

[Pierre]

Trust yourself, find what resonates with you. Follow your guts.

[Nahm]

Best 5 steps I can think of to creating a guru:

1. Eat for clarity, not pleasure

2. Exercise every morning

3. Meditate every morning

4. Self inquire daily

5. Take psychedelics responsibly