Clear and Defined Path To Nibbana

[Viveka]

Greetings fellow SCD’ers

I just want to reiterate this little exerpt from the D&D guidelines

@sujato

Skilful participation helps us all

Engage in discussions that make this forum an interesting place to be — and avoid those that do not.

Debate Constructively, Don’t Quarrel

Step away from discussions that have become combative. Rigorous debate can be an important part of Dhamma enquiry and many debates are recorded in the Early Buddhist Texts. However, it’s even more important to recognise the difference between a debate and a quarrel. The Buddha said: “I assert and proclaim [my teaching] in such a way that one does not quarrel with anyone in the world” (Madhupiṇḍika Sutta, MN 18).

Additionally, when posting, it is much better to make it clear that something is our opinion, or our experience, or our belief. By taking this approach it reminds us all that no-one owns the ‘truth’, that every thing is perception and impermanent. Moreover, it allows for more flexibility and more inclusive participation.

Metta