Listen to What?

So, what was the point of all my rambling yesterday that sounds as disjointed as Jodi Foster's Golden Globe speech?

Of course we need teachers (so no offense Adam or any other teacher reading the prior post), but for the second time in two weeks I'm going to say:

We must be constantly vigilant of how we sound or come across to others, and just as vigilant when it comes to who we listen to. Would I recommend the crass Noah Levine to a first time dharma student? Maybe, depending on the student. HHDL, although impeccable in lineage and credentials, might not be the teacher who can get through to certain cynical, angry or disgruntled type. It's actually Noah, on one of his "Against the Stream" podcasts, who makes the hilarious, yet poignant point about the newly enlightened Buddha trying to teach ( #33, "First Teaching", 2:12 in for a few minutes, well worth the listen.) Use your discernment-- on this and all teachings. What else can I say -- really?