If you think it makes a difference if I have ten thousand sports cars, ten million girlfriends and lead a very flashy life ... I don't think you should work with any teacher because you don't know what it is all about yet.
Frederick LenzA mantra is a thought. Use a mantra to help you still your mind initially and then move into silent meditation.
Frederick LenzBuddhism has existed forever, just like we have, and occasionally it's codified; it's put together into a system by someone who likes to codify.
Frederick Lenz