Sorry, I should have added an explanation for my quotation. The parent post (rightfully) pointed out that some teachers feel superior to their students. The co

Sorry, I should have added an explanation for my quotation. The parent post (rightfully) pointed out that some teachers feel superior to their students. The core of buddhism (from which insight meditation comes) is that suffering is a result of attachment, since everything is non-permanent. These teachers may be attached to their perceived accomplishments in their practice, leading to a feeling of superiority. This is a well-known trap in meditation practice. Hence Suzuki's quote: mediation practice should be treated with a beginner's mind, with openness and no preconceptions. Feeling better than your students is a contradiction to that, it starts with the preconception that you are better/more enlightened. I have to admit that I find it difficult to write this comment, since it is paradoxical or perhaps even self-contradictary. I like mikekchar's answer as well ;).