[Buddha-l] modern buddhist teachers

[Erik Hoogcarspel]

Curt Steinmetz schreef:
> So far we've got HHDL, TNH and RAR (Robert Aitken Roshi).
>
> I don't really think the criteria I proposed are all that difficult to 
> work with - especially given the examples from Hinduism that I included: 
> Vivekananda, Gandhi and Aurobindo.
>
> HHDL probably comes the closest - in fact I believe he is the only one 
> even in the running. He is extremely popular among Asian Buddhists - 
> especially in Taiwan and Japan (as well as, naturally, among Central 
> Asian Buddhists). And yet where Aurobindo, Vivekananda and Gandhi were 
> all committed to the complete liberation and independence of India, HHDL 
> has adopted a far more accommodating approach with respect to the brutal 
> conquest of Tibet by the Chinese, which I think greatly undercuts his 
> potential appeal and influence (and importance), although it sells well 
> among aging hippies in the West.
>
> Curt
>   
What about Sogyal Rche, Namkhai Norbu or Tartang Tulku?
It has been long since I've been in touch with their fans. Perhaps Norbu is not a good candidate because he has become a lot more traditional than he used to be.

Erik

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