[Buddha-l] Denigrating Buddhism

[Federico Andino]

> At what point does holding the tradition accountable, warning doe-eyed enthusiasts about the excesses of the tradition, etc., cross >the line into contempt—such as Donald Lopez’ writings, for example?  Take a look at our discussion thread “Western Self, Asian >Other” in January, 2010.
>
I guess at the point where you cannot take anything away from the
tradition. Even Lopez, while highly critical, presents some parts with
a great deal of respect. Personally, I think that this is just a
counterbalancing of the early awe that we western people had on
Buddhism. It is just a phase, nothing more. The same happened in
Tibet; from Padmakara and the "Hey, Prahevajra told me you can skip
the paramitas" days to Sapan´s criticism of Dzogchen six centuries
passed.

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