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You're listening to Insights at the Edge.

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Today I speak with Mariana Kaplan. Mariana is a counselor, professor of

yogic and transpersonal psychologists and the author of six books in the fields of psychology

and spirituality, including the highly respected book, Halfway

Up the Mountain, on premature claims to Enlightenment.

She attributes the majority of her education and inspiration to years of research and practice in the world's great mystical traditions,

and to living in the villages of India, Central and South America and Europe.

Which sounds true, Mariana has recently released the book, Eyes Wide Open, cultivating discernment

on the spiritual path, as well as a new book, The Guru Question,

the perils and rewards of choosing a spiritual teacher.

In this episode of Insights at the Edge,

Mariana and I spoke about what to look for and what to

avoid in choosing a spiritual teacher and does everyone even need a spiritual teacher.

We also spoke about the importance of Does everyone even need a spiritual teacher?

We also spoke about the importance of tradition and lineage as a source of protection,

and the entire arena of what she calls conscious discipleship or what it means to be a great student.

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