I agree it's learnable. Interestingly, it seems that many of the 'wisest leaders' are uninterested in learning this important platform-building skill. Hmm.
This may well be because the wisest leaders know that silence is the best teaching (if the "teacher" is really wise). Words can never express ultimate truth, but they can point the way, and can be helpful to begin with for those who are unable to sit in silence and receive the inner truth.
Very good perspective. It may well be so.
That appears to be the majority of our society, so if one wishes to teach without words, I imagine one will be teaching very few humans. Food for thought. 🤔
Thanks again for the insights.
Ramana Maharshi used to teach in silence for many years i believe. Out of compassion for those who were unable to receive, he chose to speak sometimes. Many years after his physical death he continues to teach in silence, and many thousands continue to flock to the ashram in Tiruvanamalai where he spent most of his life.
Indeed, a great example of silent teaching! 🙏 Do you follow his example? ;)
if only!
i tend to "teach" by quoting masters such as Ramama Maharshi, and do my best to teach by example with kindness and non-judgement.
i am but a student in this comedy of life :-)
I have however taken part in many silent retreats over the years. In particular at Hridaya Yoga in Mexico and France, and at Arunachala ashram in Kerala, India.
(grin) Understood. :)
We're all both teachers and students, moment-to-moment, I imagine.
I've family in Mexico, perhaps I'll check it out. 🙂