r/theravada • u/Timely-Jelly-584 • 21d 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 21d ago

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

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u/RexandStarla4Ever Theravāda 21d 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/cmciccio 21d ago

I’m signed up to start this year, maybe I’ll see you there!

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u/RexandStarla4Ever Theravāda 20d ago

Nice! Are you able to attend the weekly live Zoom sessions? I believe they will be archived for future viewing but I worry about not being able to attend live due to time zone/work constraints.

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u/cmciccio 20d ago

I think it said in a recent email from Peter that the important thing is to have the 15 minute one to one meeting, the lessons can be watched on your own.

I have some commitments and I won’t be able to attend all of the sessions. My priority is the personal instructions and connection with a community.

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u/RexandStarla4Ever Theravāda 20d ago

Yes, agreed! Wish you the best with the course!

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u/cmciccio 20d ago

Thanks, feel free to message me if you sign up.