Kobutsu Malone on Why a Buddhist Priest Would Prefer to “Enter Controversy”
by Danny Fisher
Our friend and past interviewee Kobutsu Malone writes for the Buddhist Channel on why a Buddhist priest would prefer to “enter controversy”:
A Buddhist priest is responsible for presenting truth that can be examined, questioned and digested, not magical, megalomaniacal thinking. Dialog and communication are vital to communication, alleged “truth” presented from on high as unquestionable is extremely suspect if just in its manner of presentation. If a Buddhist priest is truly serving people he or she is obligated to encourage questioning and meticulous examination.
To question a former teacher is perhaps “controversial” but to say nothing while people are being lead astray into the self-serving delusion of another is criminal. This Buddhist priest would far prefer to enter into controversy than to remain silent in conspiracy to delude.
You can read the rest here.
