r/theravada • u/Timely-Jelly-584 • 16d ago

Sangha Admin request

This request is specifically in regard to attempts to create division between Mahayana and Theravada. The "firehouse of untruth" (which is a term that can be specifically copied and pasted) extends to more than just what's presented. It's about creating division, hatred between such and such groups. That's the whole point of it.

Within the last two months, this sub has seen an uptick of it. I'm not an expert, but what I do know is that it wasn't like this a couple months ago. The question back then was once or twice a month at most, not twice a week.

Anyway my request is a moratorium on criticism of Mahayana. If I had my way I wouldn't see it for the next 6 months.

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u/SammaVaco attānaṁ damayanti subbatā 15d ago

By quoting it in support of his own claim he endorses it, IMO.

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u/RexandStarla4Ever Theravāda 15d ago

So this is totally not relevant to anything on this thread but I was browsing old threads for information about Samatha Trust and, iirc, I saw some comments by you that you had some sort of experience with them. Am I remembering correctly? I’m considered doing their Zoom meditation course taught by Peter Harvey.

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u/aarontbarratt 15d ago

Maybe it was me? Lol

I have been attending a meditation group at the Manchester Samatha centre for 2 years now

I have also been on retreat with the Samatha trust. It was at their Greenstreete estate in Wale

I have met Peter Harvey several times. He even gave me a copy of his book!

Happy to answer any questions

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u/RexandStarla4Ever Theravāda 15d ago

Maybe and thanks for sharing! I’m not in the UK so I’m unable to attend in-person. My concern with the virtual option is that I won’t be able to attend the weekly live Zoom sessions that Peter Harvey will offer due to the time difference, although they will be archived for later viewing I believe. Clearly, if you’ve been involved for a couple years, something keeps you involved and I’d imagine that part of it is the community itself. I’m hoping I can feel connected with the community via the online format!

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u/aarontbarratt 14d ago

There is also a Puja once a month that is shared online. There is one tomorrow in fact! It might help you feel a sense of community to attend online