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**smifatv** · 06-25-2010, 11:04 AM

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This was originally a topic at the old site and I thought I'd re-introduce it here because its an interesting subject for intelligent non-sectarian discussion.

I was reading this article by Ajahn Amaro of the Theravada Thai Forest Tradition and I thought I'd share it and see if others would like to make comments after reading it.

Between Arhat and Bodhisattva - Finding the Perfect Balance

"Ajahn Amaro examines the arguments for and against the arhat and bodhisattva ideals that define and too often divide the Buddhist traditions. He suggests a way out of the polarizing debate."

http://www.thebuddhadharma.com/issue...er/balance.php

Note.....The Nagarjuna reference is actually from Ch 15 of the Mulamadhyamakakarika and not from Ch 14, according to my own copy of the text.

06-25-2010, 11:04 AM	#1
smifatv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 356 Senior Member	Between Arhat and Bodhisattva - Finding the Perfect Balance . . This was originally a topic at the old site and I thought I'd re-introduce it here because its an interesting subject for intelligent non-sectarian discussion. I was reading this article by Ajahn Amaro of the Theravada Thai Forest Tradition and I thought I'd share it and see if others would like to make comments after reading it. Between Arhat and Bodhisattva - Finding the Perfect Balance "Ajahn Amaro examines the arguments for and against the arhat and bodhisattva ideals that define and too often divide the Buddhist traditions. He suggests a way out of the polarizing debate." http://www.thebuddhadharma.com/issue...er/balance.php Note.....The Nagarjuna reference is actually from Ch 15 of the Mulamadhyamakakarika and not from Ch 14, according to my own copy of the text.
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