Definition: Teaching

General notes:

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Revision: 12 May 2023

Teaching

Communication of knowledge or conceptual understanding.
Transmission of knowledge or conceptual understanding.
Spiritual teaching conveys knowledge of true nature.
Spiritual teaching points to what is real.
Spiritual teaching points to what is true.
Spiritual teaching points to Truth.
Spiritual teaching is an invitation to recognize Truth.
A true teaching burns itself up in the fire of realization.
Teaching is transcended when awakening is transcended.
The recognition of being THE SUPREME transcends all teaching.
When teaching ceases to be appropriate, the function of the erstwhile teacher is simply to serve as a reminder of Truth.