@AOHSUsometimesY @danielmurrayphd @siegeweather Yeah, I think you're on to it. I suspect Western characterizations of PL (e.g. "evangelical Buddhism") made/make it less attractive to Western converts and scholars, esp in comparison to Zen. It's actually my next project on my agenda, but one major hurdle in the first.
@AOHSUsometimesY @danielmurrayphd @siegeweather Thanks, Alex. Yes, I appreciate this thread so much. It points to some frustrating realities I've been dealing with of late. 🫠
Ever pick up a book from ILL and have absolutely no memory why you requested it? Then you tell yourself it's probably mentioned in your research notes (it isn't!), so the book just sits there until its very overdue? Me neither.
Today at 11, I'll be talking about how text-mining online reviews can help us understand religious places. Please join if you're inclined. The panel will be recorded for later viewing as well. #sblaar20
When you're doing subtitles for your video lecture and realize you forgot to edit out a blunder, it's best to save time and just make fun of yourself in the subs.