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Top-down vs Organic Spread
- Buddhism took root in Tibet through a top-down strategy led by rulers and elites.
- In the West, Dharma spread more organically, requiring adaptations for mature engagement.
Dialogical Knowledge Emergence
- Tibetan monastic study emphasizes memorization before understanding.
- Knowledge emerges dialogically through debate, contrasting Western solitary scholarship.
Power of Memorization
- Use memorization to train attention and cultivate spiritual fluency.
- Memorizing verses aids quick recall during challenges and deepens practice.