Hello Steve;
Thanks for the gossipping article.
A critique that takes a side whether that side is positive or negative is not a
complete critique. A more complete critique in order to be constructive will
be the one that there is a description of for and against of that institution
and person. You;ll may agree with me that a critiques that enhance a person
to its extremes of goodness or wherever will create fanaticism on its followers
having as a final result the followers disappointment as no one is completely
"holy and wise" and no one is completely "dirty and ignorant" . In my opinion,
are the followers and disciples who give power to a Teacher. It's not the
fault of a Teacher having so many stupid people believing in whatever he
says!. The dharma is clear and advice one to experience first and once one has
experienced then one believes.
Mayka
--- On Fri, 18/2/11, SteveW <[email protected]> wrote:
From: SteveW <[email protected]>
Subject: [Zen] An Article of Interest
To: [email protected]
Date: Friday, 18 February, 2011, 4:55
Hello. Here is the link to a very interesting article on the topic of
Zen scandals in America by Stuart Lachs entitled The Zen Master in America:
Dressing the Donkey with Bells and Scarves
http://www.thezensite.com/ZenEssays/CriticalZen/Zen_Master_in_America.html
Steve
