Malcolm wrote:There is way too much corruption, greed, abuse, and lust for power, title and position in Tibetan Buddhism and in Buddhism in general. There are way too many Lamas who abuse the Dharma to control people, to control scandals, to extort money from their students, etc. This completely wrong. But I have seen that Tibetan Buddhist institutions run on cash. It is all about the money. Everytime Lamas come here they are putting out the plate for donations. Of course, they have to, because they are expected to, it is their job. But frankly, I am fatigued by it. I could go on and on about my gripes about the way Tibetan Buddhism. Perhaps I have just seen one corrupt lama too many.
How should I interpret this?
Would it be wrong to interpret this to mean:
1.There is way too much corruption, greed, abuse, and lust for power, title and position in Tibetan Buddhism and in Buddhism in general.
Too much = more this than positive qualities, or benefits?
If not, what do you mean by too much?
2. There are way too many Lamas who abuse the Dharma to control people, to control scandals, to extort money from their students, etc.
What do you mean by too many? More than ones who do not do these things?
If not, what do you mean?
3. It is all about the money.
Do you mean Tibetan Buddhism is all about the money?
If not, what do you mean?
Ok, I am trying to ask you what you mean, as you suggested. So I don't misinterpret or misrepresent.
I hope you'll explain in depth.