We have discussed enough the issue of “using sensitive words.”
- I believe all three of you are sincere about your intentions. We can resolve the issue by avoiding “sensitive” words in the future.
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Regarding the videos linked by Jttananto on March 4, 2025 at 5:17 pm.
First, I have listened to several Sinhala discourses by the Thero over the years. Of course, he has a good understanding of Buddha Dhamma.
- I was surprised to hear the specific quotes pointed out by Jittananto, and I believe those comments were intended to target a specific audience.
Jittananto wrote: “listen to this video from 13 min to 14 min”
- Nibbana sukha is not a happiness in the sense of a vedana felt. Of course, one would feel that type of vedana too, especially at the beginning (and while on the path).
- This must be a discourse delivered to children or beginners to the Buddha Dhamma.
In the second discourse (video), he says “one can find the truth in the Bible or the Bhagavad Gita.”
- That is not correct. Only a Buddha can discover the ultimate truth, and we have discussed this in many posts: “pubbe ananussutesu Dhammsu” or “previously unknown teachings.”
- Again, I am not sure what the objective of the discourse was. It may have been for beginners to the Buddha’s teachings.
Various teachers use different methods based on the audience.
