Re: SV: Re: [Pali] Virupa: Pure land or Theravada? Who is a Thera?

Dear Yong Peng, Virupa, Gunnar and group,

Yong Peng wrote:

> Chinese people are used to it. It is
>not that we don't care, but there is just no big deal about it.

This attitude is one of the things that I admire about Chinese culture. I'd like to add that I'm happy that Virupa Arya Shi Fu is here because there are many different directions from which a person can become interested in Pali. Chinese martial arts is certainly one of them, and I believe that such diversity can only make the group more interesting.

I suppose some Buddhists might be skeptical about a Buddhist teaching hand-to-hand fighting skills because they involve violence. However I agree with those who say it can be a good way to reach out to rougher youngsters and give them focus and an interest in moral conduct. This is just one of many benefits of this sort of training.


best regards,

/Rett