Criticized Dolpopa Quote by Karl Brunnholzl
““As Stearns puts it, for many of Dolpopa's contemporaries as well as later masters, his entire system including the novel use of terminology came as a "hermeneutical shock."''" It was first severely criticized during Dolpopa's time by parts of the Sakya school. Later, Tsongkhapa rejected Dolpopa in all aspects, and this rejection persisted throughout the Gelugpa school. The critiques by the Eighth Karmapa and Pawo Rinpoche were explained at the beginning of the chapter.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The History of Tibetan Buddhism, Karl Brunnholzl, 2015
Dolpopa's innovative terminology shocked many contemporaries and later scholars, leading to extensive criticism across Tibetan schools.
In simple terms: Dolpopa's ideas were controversial and widely debated.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how radical ideas can provoke strong reactions.
Themes
religion
philosophy
scholarly debate
tradition
innovation
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
historical
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic conferences
- monastic curricula
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
hermeneutics
orthodoxy
doctrinal conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance respect for tradition with openness to new concepts?
- What role should criticism play in intellectual progress?
A Different Perspective
Scholarly disputes may hinder practical application of ideas.
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