[Muhabsssa]

There are the teachings of the historical Buddha and I have become aware of how important is to know what the Buddha taught. This experience has brought me a more wide perspective of the tradition I have choose. So, in some way I like many of the understandings that Theravada has even when I practice Soto Zen.

On the other hand I think it is important to keep an open mind so to be cautious with a chosen tradition. First of all, there are the teachings of the historical Buddha as the fundamental ones if one is to be understood in the practice of the Buddhadhamma. After this comes the tradition. Then come the different schools within that tradition and then the teacher or "guru" of the school of that tradition. I think that the teachings of the Pali Canon can guide us and bring light into this labyrinth so not to get attached so tightly to any of those narrowing our perspective.