Dear Bhante,

> Dear asuvo,
>
> I think we need to consider the scriptures by their own
> merit. Overall, I still have faith that the Pali Canon (minus
> the Abhidhamma) is the best we have as a complete, codified
> set of Buddhist scriptures. It is probably the closest
> scriptural source to the Buddha's teachings, but to assume
> that everything in there is pure is kind of silly to me now.

Well, I can accept that. I don't see any reason to not get along, and if
you don't like the Abhidhamma, I'm not going to force it on you.
Personally, I would rather assume that everything in there is pure, and
anything that is not, just ignore it :) Then we have no problem practicing
the pure parts. Vicikicca, contrary to popular Western belief, is a
hindrance.

> Anyway, this is but my current view. I would gladly drop it
> should there by substantial evidence to prove otherwise.
>
> As for the Mahavihara Commentaries, it getting harder and
> harder for me to take them seriously. I think I can do well
> without their "help".

I like them personally, but again, I have no problem in accepting your
inacceptance.

Respectfully,

Yuttadhammo