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Without taking any sides (if there is any sides to be taken) I was just wondering why I see a lot of criticism of Ajahn Brahm. I’ve actually gotten some good insight from him in the past. So what’s the issue? Something to do with views on Jhana?
Quite honestly you will find criticism of almost any individual in the world if you look hard enough, even Gandhi did some weird stuff worthy of critique.
I think in spiritual circles there are many nuances, and particular teachers may not appeal to certain individuals in the same way that in primary school we may of had a favorite teacher, but our best friend disliked them or vice versa.
I wouldn’t burden your mind with such concerns, take in what you can, use what you find useful, and go from there.
Where are you seeing this criticism?
Hi JoeL,
Here’s a list of SuttaCentral threads about Jhana collected by Ven Dhammanando that I think are relevant to your questions:
There seem to be many individuals wanting to convince themselves they have attained jhana when they remain thinking & remain cognizant of the physical body.
I don’t want to point any fingers and probably shouldn’t have even posted this. I just find it curious to see monks and lay people criticizing others at all. So I guess I’m just as guilty.because even leaving people nameless I’m still pointing fingers. Wouldn’t want to cause any schisms with in the Sangha so I’m shutting up now.
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