This video explores the concept and importance of guru yoga in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, focusing on the realistic and practical aspects of relating to spiritual teachers or gurus. It clarifies common misunderstandings around viewing gurus as fully enlightened Buddhas and offers guidance on how to choose and relate to spiritual teachers effectively. The central idea is that having good, accessible gurus grounded in genuine love, compassion, and wisdom benefits one’s spiritual growth and realization. Suitable for students of Buddhism, especially those interested in tantra and guru yoga, viewers will learn nuanced perspectives on guru devotion, qualities of authentic spiritual teachers, and pitfalls to avoid when selecting or relating to gurus.