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.
-
-
Replying to @Meaningness
2 Western Buddhism tried to substitute hobbyists with day jobs for religious professionals. No institutional support, no serious training.
4 replies 1 retweet 7 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
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
4 replies 4 retweets 16 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
4 The Tibetan monastic establishment has tried for centuries to eradicate ngakpas—because they offer a more attractive alternative!pic.twitter.com/c94k72kZG8
1 reply 1 retweet 7 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
5 My teacher Ngak'chang Rinpoche, charged by his teacher with establishing the ngakpa lineage in the West, has had some success...pic.twitter.com/kGZESw8srZ
2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
I'm disappointed. You started out well, but went straight to "Buddhism has failed, except /my/ tradition." :-(
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @brikoleur
That’s a couple hundred people, growing very slowly. Has no significant cultural influence. It’s not even in the running for success.
1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
I’d be shocked (although glad) if it still exists at all in 25 years.
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.