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**Ephejvll** · 03-20-2012, 10:41 PM

This question immediately brings to mind the approach known as Prasangika-Madhyamaka, which uses the method of reductio ad absurdum to uproot all views without replacing them with another. Madhyamaka is a school of Indian-Buddhist logic spearheaded by Nagarjuna, but with roots in the earlier texts as well. Reading Nagarjuna and referring to the Atthakavagga of the Sutta Nipata in addition to various other discourses such as the Lokayatika Sutta (SN 12.48) have helped me loosen my grip on metaphysical concepts and speculative views.

Hi Abhaya,

We try to keep things simple and focused on the historical Buddha's core teachings in the Beginners forum, so that people who are completely new to Buddhism don't get overwhelmed by different tradition-specific responses from other members. Not keeping to the basics has resulted in feelings of confusion and being overwhelmed with too much information too soon from some of our new members in the past.

(please read admin and moderator guidelines at the beginning of the topic list for the Beginners forum)

Many thanks and with kind wishes,

Aloka

03-20-2012, 10:41 PM	#7
Ephejvll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	This question immediately brings to mind the approach known as Prasangika-Madhyamaka, which uses the method of reductio ad absurdum to uproot all views without replacing them with another. Madhyamaka is a school of Indian-Buddhist logic spearheaded by Nagarjuna, but with roots in the earlier texts as well. Reading Nagarjuna and referring to the Atthakavagga of the Sutta Nipata in addition to various other discourses such as the Lokayatika Sutta (SN 12.48) have helped me loosen my grip on metaphysical concepts and speculative views. Hi Abhaya, We try to keep things simple and focused on the historical Buddha's core teachings in the Beginners forum, so that people who are completely new to Buddhism don't get overwhelmed by different tradition-specific responses from other members. Not keeping to the basics has resulted in feelings of confusion and being overwhelmed with too much information too soon from some of our new members in the past. (please read admin and moderator guidelines at the beginning of the topic list for the Beginners forum) Many thanks and with kind wishes, Aloka
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