Dear Stephen & Gunnar,

I admire your extreme patience and furthermore the lack of sarcasm in such a
situation. Religious studies is not only not a very well delineated field but it
deals with people and beliefs: quite a volatile and trying combination sometimes.
These little encounters we face with only remind us of the regularity with which
spiritual masters like the Buddha has to deal with in a daily basis throughout their
lives sammukha, and even with more difficult situations.

You inspire me with the generosity of your hearts.

Warm regards to all.

Piya

Stephen Hodge wrote:

> Gunnar Gllmo wrote:
>
> > Actually, we don't know if the ancient Buddhist
> > masters are correctly cited or not; and it isn't very
> > important. What's important is whether our study of
> > these texts help our practice and our liberation or
> > not.
>
> Bravo, Gunnar. This is the most sensible thing I have read in this
> discussion, a sentiment which I whole-heartedly endorse.
>
> Best wishes,
> Stephen Hodge
>
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