Dear Stephen,

Which "bhante" are you referring to? There are several or more on this website.

Thanks for your generous and kind comments, I have often noticed your profound
patience even in the most difficult situations here.

Sukhi

Piya

Stephen Hodge wrote:

> Dear Bhante,
>
> > I agree, but would add that the same might be said of
> > paravaadiis' attempts to persuade us to embrace their pet
> > heterodoxy, or progressives using the list as a platform to
> > propagate their pansy left social agendas. In nearly all the
> > acrimonious exchanges it is *this* that has come first, the
> > heresy charges from Theravaadin traditionalists came after.
> You are incorrigible.  In the above, you seem to be indulging yet again in
> the things you deplore.  Your language and tone here again shows a lack of
> respect for the views of others.   Don't you realize that "paravaadii" is a
> relative term ?  Perhaps it would lessen the unpleasant atmosphere here if
> everybody stopped using this judgmental and intentionally hurtful
> expression.  From my perspective, I could say that you are a paravaadii and
> heterodox (and a Hinayanist) who distorts the words of the Buddha to suit
> your views, but do I go ranting on about that ?   I have no desire to
> persuade you or others to adopt my understanding of the Buddha-dharma -- it
> really matters little to me what you choose to believe, no matter how
> bizarre it might seem to me.  People should be allowed to make up their own
> minds with the facts and evidence made available to them.
>
> And who are these so-called progressives ?  I haven't noticed any social
> agendas being propagated here, so perhaps you are confusing the Pali group
> with Buddha-L.  And why do you disparage "left social agendas",
> characterizing them as "pansy" ?  Could we characterize your agenda as a
> reactionary right-wing neo-fascist ?  Would that be helpful and endearing to
> you ? You also seem to be unaware that in many English-speaking countries,
> "pansy" is a term of insult for a gay person -- is that your intention ?
>
> I strongly urge you to think a little more carefully about your choice of
> words -- try putting yourself in the shoes of your audience, many of whom
> mat not share your views.
>
> Best wishes,
> Stephen Hodge
>
> So
>
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