So many seem to find an 'answer' to spiritual questioning in some tradition. They refuse to examine any other teachings - but trying to fit the ancient teachings to modern culture is like a Procrustean bed. 'Not holding to fixed views' it says in the Metta Sutta.
It can be confusing to read too much too soon at the beginning of a spiritual quest. Might be better to abide in a well proved old tradition for a while. They lasted because they had something of value to offer after all, where others died out.
So many seem to find an 'answer' to spiritual questioning in some tradition. They refuse to examine any other teachings - but trying to fit the ancient teachings to modern culture is like a Procrustean bed. 'Not holding to fixed views' it says in the Metta Sutta.
It can be confusing to read too much too soon at the beginning of a spiritual quest. Might be better to abide in a well proved old tradition for a while. They lasted because they had something of value to offer after all, where others died out.