Originally posted by Isis:
mm i used to learn on my own but after learning from a venerable, i
began to understand much better.
Yes best to learn from an experienced teacher, a 'guo4 lai2
ren2' (someone who has walked the path before you). Learn and
practise what they teach, it will speed up our path a lot.
btw the experience isnt always there.. have to put in enduring
efforts...
That is why Right Effort is part of 8 fold path 
