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Root Guru: The teacher who first exposes one to their true nature.

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One of my teachers said a teacher becomes your root guru when they

1) give you empowerments,

2) give you oral transmissions and

3) give you personal advice.


I've also been told the teacher who points out the nature of your mind (dzogchen or mahamudra empowerments) is your root guru.


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