[MD] Intellect's Symposium

[markhsmit]

On Feb 7, 2010, at 5:20:32 PM, Mary <marysonthego at gmail.com> wrote:
I think (and you guys can let me have it now) that the MoQ is basically a
Buddhism wolf in Western sheep's clothing. You will get absolutely nowhere
in the West talking about reincarnation or karma (blasphemy or New Age
wool-gathering) OK? If you are going to offer Western Civilization some
kind of alternative to our destructive materialistic monotheism, you better
explain it in non-threatening terms. And, I think Pirsig decided to make a
mass appeal because he anticipated the kind of reception he'd receive in the
academic community. He came right out and said as much. It's there for us
to see in Lila.
Hi Mary,
It seems that there are so many opinions of what Buddhism is, that I agree with Khoo,
that it is meaningless to use it as a synonym.  It may also be misleading in any
kind of discussion.  So, I've decided to call Quality, Rhubarb.  That way people will
know exactly what I am talking about.

Like your posts,
Mark