[Buddha-l] To whom should teachings be given

[Minh Dieu]

dear Mike Austin
For ur inquire of two verses of Shantideva, the first
verse which regard to the one who come to contact with
the dhamma, if he has attitude not respect the theory
and the instructor and behave himself with the
teachings in unrespect then then should not be taught
to him. Because, It will cause him unrespect dhamma
fault. This verse is coresponding with group of 75
minor preceps in Bhikkhu and bhikkhuni patimokkha.
the last vere of ur quest it seems not clear meaning
to me.
from minhdieu

--- Mike Austin <mike at lamrim.org.uk> wrote:

> Can anyone shed some light on the following verses
> from Shantideva Ch. V 
> concerning suitable candidates for teachings. I
> would be most interested 
> to know the origin and the meaning behind them.
> 
> 88
> The Dharma should not be explained to those who lack
> respect,
> To those who, like sick men, wear cloth around their
> heads,
> To those holding umbrellas, sticks or weapons,
> To those with covered heads,
> 
> 89
> Nor to a woman unaccompanied by a man.
> The vast and profound should not be taught to lesser
> beings,
> (Although) I should always pay equal respect
> To the Dharmas of the lesser and higher beings.
> 
> -- 
> Metta
> Mike Austin
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