What I Wish I’d Known When I Met My First Spiritual Teacher.

This article, titled "What I Wish I'd Known When I Met My First Spiritual Teacher," provides 19 points to consider when engaging with a spiritual teacher on the dharma path. The author emphasizes that spiritual teachers are human beings with the same physical, mental, and emotional equipment as the rest of us. They discuss the essential elements of a healthy student-teacher relationship, the importance of questioning and challenging a teacher, and the need for discernment when selecting a teacher. The article also highlights the limitations and fallibility of spiritual teachers and encourages individuals to trust their own observations and experiences. [Extracted from the article]