Monday, May 21, 2018

Cult

In Varjayana Buddhism, I have heard many abuses. In https://buddhism-controversy-blog.com/, the editor has posted many interesting articles on this issue. In this article, the author was expecting some criticism of Rigpa/Dalai Lama but felt DKR shrugged his shoulder. However, I would like discuss DKR's other point on cult & mahayana. In mahayana, people are supposed to have compassion to everybody, including your enemy. If one doesn't follow the book, then, it becomes a cult. Simple. I learned from this blog some other teachers didn't like Islam though I know many people from this center. So, I realize DKR's judgement is precise because this center followers is much more enthusiastic than the one I always go to. Compassion to everybody is difficult and I dare not say I am at that level. However, know exactly your position and what to work with rather resorting to dislike should clean up my confusion on this point.

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