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The Problem with Proto-Protestant Buddhism in the West
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The Buddhism that was first introduced in the West was a Protestant version of Buddhism that lacked interpretive support for certain obscure parts of sutras, which created a distorted version of Buddhism.
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The Buddhism commonly known in the West was constructed to market it as a replacement for Christianity, to depict it as compatible with modern intuitions of reason, science, liberty and political values, and to make it appealing to Europeans.
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Summary
The Buddhism commonly known in the West was constructed to market it as a replacement for Christianity, to depict it as compatible with modern intuitions of reason, science, liberty and political values, and to make it appealing to Europeans. This created a different version of Buddhism from its original form in the Eastern traditions.
ChapterThe Problem with Proto-Protestant Buddhism in the West
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The desire for success is often driven by the need for validation from others, but true motivation comes from an authentic desire for commerce and industry.
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The desire for success is often driven by the need for validation from others, but true motivation comes from an authentic desire for commerce and industry. Meditation can help shift the focus from external validation to genuine self-motivation.