1 Western Buddhism failed mainly for lack of competent clergy. In Asia, that's monks. Monasticism can't, doesn't, won't work in the West.
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3 Ngakpas are non-monastic Vajrayana professionals. A credible model for what Western Buddhism would have needed, and failed for lack of.pic.twitter.com/ZjRx2sRgeu
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4 The Tibetan monastic establishment has tried for centuries to eradicate ngakpas—because they offer a more attractive alternative!pic.twitter.com/c94k72kZG8
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Perhaps early in the history of Buddhism in the west to conclude it's reached a limit?
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It’s finished in the form it took 1975-2005. Would need a new start to continue. I don’t see one, but hope for it!https://vividness.live/2015/10/07/the-mindfulness-crisis-and-the-end-of-consensus-buddhism/ …
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What do you think about the Goenka centers? Decently high bar
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I don't understand. What is a teacher that takes 10-30 years to be allowed to teach, and then is supported by dana of community about?
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