TARYAL : “You know nothing about me so I think you should refrain from making such silly accusations. I will continue to stand by what I believe and do not care how it makes you feel. If Bible/Quran/Bhagavad Geeta can lead you to “Nibbana”, why bother looking into the Pali Canon (Buddha’s teachings)? Making a statement like that can be misleading and that is what I’ve seen in some of the Jethavanarama discourses.”
- It seems to me that you prefer direct language, so I will be straightforward with you. Your presence has made this forum toxic. Your rudeness and use of profanity, along with remarks that verge on religious hatred, tarnish the reputation of this forum. Who do you think you are, insulting others as “bastards” and “idiots”? Have you freed yourself from your own defilements? If not, it would be wise to mind your language, as it will only harm others and yourself. I now understand why some members of the forum are less active than before; they have noticed that hateful and derogatory comments are becoming the norm for some.
A person with noble friend and proper merits can achieve Nibbāna, even in unlikely circumstances. For instance, Venerable Arahant Culapanthaka attained arahantship with the help of a rag and a sermon from the Buddha. If a disciple of the Buddha can explain Dhamma concepts using examples from another holy book, why should it be considered impossible? Personally, I find the Pali Canon sufficient and do not feel the need for any other books. However, I recognize that others may require different sources of support. This may be difficult for someone who disregards the feelings of others to comprehend.
Good luck on your journey toward magga phala with an attitude of “I don’t care about others feelings, and I will speak as I please.”
That is what the Buddha said.
Idamavoca bhagavā.
Then the Holy One, the Teacher, went on to say:
Idaṁ vatvāna sugato athāparaṁ etadavoca satthā:
“A man is born
“Purisassa hi jātassa,
with an axe in his mouth.
kuṭhārī jāyate mukhe;
A fool cuts themselves with it
Yāya chindati attānaṁ,
when they say bad words.
bālo dubbhāsitaṁ bhaṇaṁ.