[Snitiendumurn]

Hi G

What I said about Jack comes from his own speeches

I did not mention anything about the present regarding Jack

I referred to the past, before he was married

In brief, I did not post any gossip. I posted what i recall Jack shared about his life

Jack is and was always an excellent teacher therefore I trust his teachings are helping you

As I said, I once listened to many of his talks, when I used to play them for students to listen to

As for your gossip about the Buddha, there is no evidence he was a "lad" in the palace

The scriptures report he was entertained by "female musicians" however they do not mention sexually

Even if Siddhartha was a "lad", his situation could not be equivalent to that of Jack, who was a monk, learned the Dhamma, became a well known lay teacher but engaged in heedless sexuality

The point of my original post is, regardless of his good works as a teacher, Jack's claims to deep enlightment seem rather exaggerated

As such, his opinions have the potential to cause confusion in students, particularly those that are already confused

To end, there is nothing wrong with psychotherapy, which may be better suited to some individuals over meditation

Jack had exhibited integrity here by being honest about this

However, to assert those that have practised "deeply" require psychotherapy is not accurate

Jack himself embarked on his personal pyschotherapy. That was his path, which is fine

But to assert there is something "incomplete" in the Buddhist path can diminish trust in the Dhamma


Kind regards

Element