"It is a great tragedy that nowadays many people’s connection with Buddhism bears all the tell-tale signs of a journey from credulous enthusiasm to resentment"

Source: Tricycle: "The Dangers of Diluted Buddhism", Lama Jampa Thaye

Speaking personally, with hindsight: I am grateful that my own "disillusionment" came to a head as early as it did, before the seeds of resentment could establish themselves. It's no great leap to see disillusionment itself as a quintessential Buddhist value, temporarily clearing the path of obstructions. That won't make you any less "lost"-- those obstructions were, after all, kind of useful as landmarks or signposts.

I think that's a good time to scratch your head and say: "I need to learn more."

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