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resolution

armandoarmando
edited April 2010 in General Banter
"i will not criticize other buddhist traditions even if i have to bite my tongue off" (maybe just sokka gakkai)

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  • ValtielValtiel Veteran
    edited April 2010
    What does it matter? Why should anything be exempt from criticism?

    卐 which way do you spin? 卍
  • armandoarmando
    edited April 2010
    i should have said rabid criticism.
  • ValtielValtiel Veteran
    edited April 2010
    There has been some heavy criticism but nothing hostile - or have I missed something?

    (Why do you limit this to Buddhism btw?)
  • SimonthepilgrimSimonthepilgrim Veteran
    edited April 2010
    armando wrote: »
    "i will not criticize other buddhist traditions even if i have to bite my tongue off" (maybe just sokka gakkai)


    Why only Buddhist?
  • armandoarmando
    edited April 2010
    shit, i thought i was in the banter forum. you guys should lighten up.
  • ValtielValtiel Veteran
    edited April 2010
    Members-Only
    Private space away from the prying eyes of search engines and visitors

    This is fo' serious bizznizz forum. It's for things you don't want the general public reading. Banter is one door north. ;]

    Your post read as a genuine criticism/suggestion - is it not? I don't see how anyone needs to lighten up, but ok; I'll see if TheFound can hook me up. awesomeqw.gif
  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited April 2010
    armando wrote: »
    shit, i thought i was in the banter forum. you guys should lighten up.

    No, it was not the 'banter' forum, although it has now been moved.


    Does not your error and criticism fall into the trap of disobeying your own first post?

    Please be considerate....
    Telling people that they should 'lighten up' is hardly endearing, is it, huh? ;)
  • patbbpatbb Veteran
    edited April 2010
    federica wrote: »
    Please be considerate....
    Telling people that they should 'lighten up' is hardly endearing, is it, huh? ;)
    lighten up!!
    ;)

    (in a endearing way i assure you!)
  • armandoarmando
    edited April 2010
    my resolution was a bit tongue in cheek (no pun intended, honestly). that's why my intention was to put it in the banter forum. sorry if i offended anyone. i do intend to avoid any heated polemics in the future. soka gakkai excepted. (just kidding)
  • ValtielValtiel Veteran
    edited April 2010
    sorry if i offended anyone.
    You didn't offend anyone;
    that's why my intention was to put it in the banter forum.
    We just can't read minds. :p
  • aMattaMatt Veteran
    edited April 2010
    o0Mundus-Vult-Decipi0o wrote: »
    You didn't offend anyone;

    We just can't read minds. :p

    If you can't read minds, how do you know he didn't offend anyone?
  • GuyCGuyC Veteran
    edited April 2010
    I can read minds...as you are reading this you are thinking "pffft, he can't read minds!"

    :eek: <--- your face now that you know I can read your mind.
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited April 2010
    Getting back to the original point, as one of my teachers said, no one ever got enlightened by pointing fingers at others. I don't really see much good that can come out of criticizing other paths (no matter what label they may have).

    Palzang
  • RainRain
    edited April 2010
    Palzang wrote: »
    Getting back to the original point, as one of my teachers said, no one ever got enlightened by pointing fingers at others.

    I'm reminded of the common phrase: "Best not to point a finger, as each time you do there are 100 pointed back at you."

    As per the OP: Perhaps the resolution should simply be not to criticize (in a negative, non-constructive manner), period.

    Although there is of course a time and place for critical thinking, different from "negative criticism". We each must make decisions every day that affect the course of our own existence; however, there is no need to pass judgment on things or people in a frivolous manner, especially if those subject matters have no impact on our lives whatsoever by simply existing. Each different unique individual life must make choices for themselves, after all, even if we do not agree.

    In addition, there are times where constructive criticism is warranted. In the end, when and where this is appropriate is an extension of critical thinking.

    Namaste~
  • ValtielValtiel Veteran
    edited April 2010
    If you can't read minds, how do you know he didn't offend anyone?

    D'oh! You're right! How could I miss the outrage and disgust in Simon's three little words: "Why only Buddhist?" :lol:

    Sorry to speak for you, Simon, and any non-participating passers-by. :lol:
  • PalzangPalzang Veteran
    edited April 2010
    Exactly, Rain. You still have to keep your wits about you, but no need to judge others for the path they have chosen for themselves.

    Palzang
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