The spiritual journey is perhaps the most personal experience of our lives-but does that mean we have to go it alone? With The Guru Question, award-winning author Mariana Caplan brings you a much-needed guide for deciding whether you need a dedicated mentor to help illuminate your path to awakening-and, if so, how to navigate the deep complexities of the guru-disciple relationship. For those seeking a teacher worthy of their trust and devotion, or anyone who has been frustrated by their experiences with a spiritual teacher, Caplan offers candid, practical, and daringly personal examination of the student-teacher dynamic, including: