allow me to add that I see in the dhamma the greatness of Buddha's
wisdom and compassion. There is really no pretence, there is no need
to put up an act to be Buddhist, each is so at peace with nature,
treading the Path at the pace he is comfortable with.
I understand and share Nina's concern about preserving the
cornerstone of Theravada. However, I think the cornerstone of
Theravada should be the Pali Tipitaka. The commentaries serves as a
bridge between us and the great Theravada masters whom Buddhaghosa
represents. We shall allow the commentaries to guide but not dictate
how we understand the Buddha's teachings.