Dear Ven. Yuttadhammo, Kare, Nina, Mike, Rahula, Gunnar, Stephen and
friends,

Mike: In the Sangaha Sutta, the Buddha gives generosity, kinds words,
beneficial help and consistency as the four grounds for the bonds of
fellowship. I understand that you have no ill intentions, but I find
that there is no need to "corner" Nina for a statement she did not
make clear.

Otherwise, I do respect what you have done, for pointing the
incompleteness of Nina's statement, which may result in some having
an incorrect understanding of the Dhamma.

As the size of a discussion group grows and the discussion topics get
more involved, there is a tendency people shun from pointing out
others' mistakes, or correcting their own mistakes. So, I like to
take this opportunity to invite members who have never voiced out to
come forward, raise questions, and give your opinions, but please do
so wisely. This is important, otherwise it defeats the purpose of a
discussion group. It even defeats the good name of the Dhamma!

Svakkhato Bhagavata Dhammo
Sanditthiko Akaliko
Ehi-passiko Opanayiko
Paccattam veditabbo viññuhi ti.


metta,
Yong Peng.

Sangaha Sutta:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/canon/sutta/anguttara/an04-032.html

--- In Pali@yahoogroups.com, olbeggaols wrote:

I understand your concern here is to keep the discussion polite.