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**CruzIzabella** · 06-25-2011, 09:25 AM

Jechbi:

".....the point is that if we are going to discuss another tradition, it's important to explain the language of that tradition in the context in which it was intended. By focusing on the perceived "sectrarian claim" behind the term Hinayana, you are providing an incomplete picture of the other tradition that you are discussing.

As I wrote earlier, in any form of Buddhist practice, the approach we take only is beneficial to the extent that it inclines toward liberation. So I can understand that in a certain context, the term "Hinayana" could be useful to some people as part of a teaching about how to pay attention to one's own practice. And in fact that is how I understand the term "Hinayana," namely, not as part of a teaching aimed at judging others, but rather as part of a teaching aimed at helping one see for oneself."
Stuka's response:

"...the point is that if we are going to discuss another tradition, it's important to explain the language of that tradition in the context in which it was intended. By focusing on the perceived "sectrarian claim" behind the term Nigger, you are providing an incomplete picture of the other tradition that you are discussing.

As I wrote earlier, in any form of Buddhist practice, the approach we take only is beneficial to the extent that it inclines toward liberation. So I can understand that in a certain context, the term "Nigger" could be useful to some people as part of a teaching about how to pay attention to one's own practice. And in fact that is how I understand the term "Nigger," namely, not as part of a teaching aimed at judging others, but rather as part of a teaching aimed at helping one see for oneself." Seems like a sad Appeal to Tradition to justify the perpetuation of an institutional slanderous lie from here...

06-25-2011, 09:25 AM	#2
CruzIzabella Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 372 Senior Member	Jechbi: ".....the point is that if we are going to discuss another tradition, it's important to explain the language of that tradition in the context in which it was intended. By focusing on the perceived "sectrarian claim" behind the term Hinayana, you are providing an incomplete picture of the other tradition that you are discussing. As I wrote earlier, in any form of Buddhist practice, the approach we take only is beneficial to the extent that it inclines toward liberation. So I can understand that in a certain context, the term "Hinayana" could be useful to some people as part of a teaching about how to pay attention to one's own practice. And in fact that is how I understand the term "Hinayana," namely, not as part of a teaching aimed at judging others, but rather as part of a teaching aimed at helping one see for oneself." Stuka's response: "...the point is that if we are going to discuss another tradition, it's important to explain the language of that tradition in the context in which it was intended. By focusing on the perceived "sectrarian claim" behind the term Nigger, you are providing an incomplete picture of the other tradition that you are discussing. As I wrote earlier, in any form of Buddhist practice, the approach we take only is beneficial to the extent that it inclines toward liberation. So I can understand that in a certain context, the term "Nigger" could be useful to some people as part of a teaching about how to pay attention to one's own practice. And in fact that is how I understand the term "Nigger," namely, not as part of a teaching aimed at judging others, but rather as part of a teaching aimed at helping one see for oneself." Seems like a sad Appeal to Tradition to justify the perpetuation of an institutional slanderous lie from here...
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