In the beginning you must rely on a teacher to instruct and advise you. When you understand, then practice. When the teacher has instructed you to follow the instructions. If you understand the practice it's no longer necessary for the teacher to teach you; just do the work yourselves.
You may wish to travel, to visit other teachers and try other systems. This is a natural desire. You will find that a thousand questions asked and knowledge of many systems will not bring you to the truth. Eventually you will get bored. You will see that only by stopping and examining your own mind can you find out what the Buddha talked about. No need to go searching outside yourself. Eventually you must return to face your own true nature. Here is where you can understand the Dharma.
If you have any questions, you're welcome to come and ask them at any time But we don't need daily interviews here. If I answer your every little question, you will never understand the process of doubt in your own mind...
Even if the teacher speaks the truth, don't just believe it, because you don't yet know the truth of it for yourself.
---Luang Por Ajahn Chah---
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