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Originally Posted by jonesboy
Since he is talking to monks and setup an entire monastery system. What you are implying that means on just common sense is wrong. If you look at the history of Buddhism in every tradition... it is teacher based..
Also do you have a link because I can't find your quote when searching for that sutra.
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The Blessed Ones Deadly Sickness..... Mahaparinirvana Sutta...
The Blessed One's Final Exhortation..... Mahaparinirvana Sutta....
Hope this helps.
Yes there are many traditions but only ONE teacher.....Buddha..
When Buddha walked the earth teachings were all oral so his Disciples were important, now we have written Suttas so one can learn alone if you choose, teachers/gurus are not as important as they were in Buddha's days.