“Invented traditions” (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E3URF5Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00E3URF5Q&linkCode=as2&tag=aro-20&linkId=RBYN2UKWVGZYUJE3 …) are innovations disguised as ancient practices, to make risks acceptable to conservatives.
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@Meaningness Kinda excited about that. Consider alternative: Buddhism is not interpreted thru contemporary lens. Lacks relevance. Dies out. -
@KennethFolk Yes, I’ve repeatedly pointed out irrelevance of current Buddhism, likely extinction, need for innovation http://approachingaro.org/endangered-species … - 10 more replies
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@KennethFolk Simultaneously, often tired old teachings were “the cutting-edge new Buddhism.” Most Tibetan termas were like that.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Meaningness Always puzzled that people don't just ask me what the OG Buddha meant. I'll shoot 'em straight. :DThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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