>
>
>Indeed this is a pali list, but I absolutely do not
>see why appreciation of the forest tradition is
>inappropriate for this list, and I will continue to
>extol the virtues of the forest tradition at every
>convenient opportunity.
>

Hi,

I've enjoyed your posts, and in general I believe it must be okay to
have differing views. And as I understand it, meditation is on-topic
for this list (point 4 below):

>Main discussion topics:
>1. Tipitaka and sutta study
>2. Pali language and literature
>3. Theravada Buddhism
>4. Samatha and Vipassana meditation
>5. Sutta study tools and methodology
>6. Tipitaka translation theory and practice

About studying vs practice in Thailand, I'm not sure about the case
you're talking about, but it's not uncommon that a forest monk has
studied the tipitaka very thoroughly in his youth. Sometimes they
have done 10-12 yrs intensive study, and then take to the forest
never to open a book again.

best regards,

/Rett




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