https://www.academia.edu/9226555/The_forest_hypothesis_forthcoming_ … (inspiration for @Jayarava post) shows Western academic Buddhist history is based on wishful thinking, not evidence.
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@Meaningness I guess that depends on the situation. Growing up in a polarized area I learned that much of the history I was taught is bunk. -
@eran Yes; history is distorted for political reasons... and religious ones. But, to varying degrees. Total relativism is harmful & wrong. - 5 more replies
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