[Buddha-l] Fsat Mnifdlunses?

[Dan Lusthaus]

> It has been said that the Buddha only rebuked two disciples, both of
> whom were of low caste. That is not an example I feel inclined to
> follow.
>
>> Buddha's approval of Dhammadinna's preaching (the best nun at
>> explaining Dhamma) was to say, when questioned about her, "What she
>> says is
>> what I say."
>
> Condescendingly flattering a woman for saying what a man says is
> another example I do not feel inclined to follow.

First of all, there was nothing condescending about his support for 
Dhammadinna. On the contrary. Apparently your niscayas are based on 21st 
century knee-jerk PC-dictated reactions instead of 4th c careful sifting of 
evidence.

>> The Nikayas are full of disapproval for misattribution.
>
> There are tow or three examples that someon can find if he is really
> determined to see them, but it is hardly a major theme in the nikāyas.

There are actually quite a few -- it is a recurrent theme weaved throughout, 
though (obviously) frequently overlooked.

Maybe someone should write a paper on that ... but, oh, what's the use? 
Setting the record straight is apparently not part of being a progressive 
21st c Western Buddhist.

Dan