20th century “Buddhism” was largely based on Theosophy—a 19th century European pop-spiritual movement.
A major muddler was Edward Conze, whose history @Jayarava reveals here. Important for anyone who thinks they understand Prajñaparamita—or should.
http://jayarava.blogspot.com/2018/09/edward-conze-study-in-contradiction.html …
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Reinterpreting “Buddhism” as something completely different is utterly authentic. Leaders have insisted that their brand-new religion is “the original Word Of The Buddha” for at least 2000 years. A genuinely modern Buddhism shouldn’t need to lie about this any longer, though.
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what are some examples of these most durable remnants?
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Anything that’s left and still operating.
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So refreshing to hear this!
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"isms" have nothing to do with the Buddha.
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