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**KJnbceja** · 08-26-2010, 06:33 PM

Sure, before they were written down they were faithfully passed on by monks.

Why would that be inaccurate?

I am not saying it is inaccurate. But I think it is important to be aware of the possibility that the words have been rephrased (paraphrased), possibly not by the Buddha, for easy passing-on. I still need to read Confession of a Buddhist Atheist. Wonder whether anyone else already has, and whether this throws more light on the matter.

Metta

08-26-2010, 06:33 PM	#9
KJnbceja Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 435 Senior Member	Sure, before they were written down they were faithfully passed on by monks. Why would that be inaccurate? I am not saying it is inaccurate. But I think it is important to be aware of the possibility that the words have been rephrased (paraphrased), possibly not by the Buddha, for easy passing-on. I still need to read Confession of a Buddhist Atheist. Wonder whether anyone else already has, and whether this throws more light on the matter. Metta
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