Most ideologies deploy “invented traditions” extensively. E.g., late-1800s Buddhism was completely new, but “original teaching of Buddha.”
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Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness Short of hearing the Buddha speak live and in person, is there even a single Buddhism this doesn't apply to?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KennethFolk
@KennethFolk Right, Buddhism has innovated throughout its history, and each radical new thing is “the original teaching of the Buddha.”3 replies 2 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness Kinda excited about that. Consider alternative: Buddhism is not interpreted thru contemporary lens. Lacks relevance. Dies out.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KennethFolk
@KennethFolk Yes, I’ve repeatedly pointed out irrelevance of current Buddhism, likely extinction, need for innovation http://approachingaro.org/endangered-species …1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@KennethFolk “Modern” Buddhism was mostly invented in late 1800s (http://meaningness.wordpress.com/2011/07/05/the-king-of-siam-invents-western-buddhism/ …) with minor revisions in 20th century.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@KennethFolk Nothing new in Buddhism since 1980 that I can think of… And 2014 is very different from 1980.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness Nothing new in karate or kung fu. Or boxing. Or wrestling. Together, though, they make up Mixed Martial Arts. Better than ever.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KennethFolk
@KennethFolk Yup; and 20th C Buddhism was mash-up of older Buddhisms plus Western stuff. We’re overdue for another something like that.1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness Agree. Buddhism in isolation is long since dead. But as a component of syncretic contemplative practice, it's essential, vital.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
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Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness Interestingly, will always be a need for the pure karate stylist, altho less effective overall than MMA. Knowledge reservoir.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @KennethFolk
@Meaningness Specialties can be adaptive even while specialists fail to thrive. Latency. See The Beak of the Finch. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beak_of_the_Finch …1 reply 0 retweets 1 like - 2 more replies
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