An interview at Buddhist Geeks entitled “The Invisible Forces that Shape Western Buddhism” with Vince Horn and myself. Introductory discussion of attitudes and assumptions that influence how we relate to teachers. This is a multi-part discussion, where this first part mostly covers the historical background. Hope you enjoy and leave a comment.

Part 2 “Exchanging Dharma – The Consumer Mindset”

Part 3 “Exchanging Dharma – Client and Colleague Mindsets”

Part 4 “The Timeless Tradition of Spiritual Apprenticeship”