Talk:Thomas Cleary
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[edit] is this guy some kind of genius?
how come he knows so many languages to such depth?
[edit] Yes.
[edit] care to embellish?
[edit] Comment for Discussion
I think that Dr. Cleary's association with Shambhala has damaged his reputation among scholars and watered down the otherwise applaudable accomplishments he has made in the field of Asian studies. Shambhala tends to sensationalize Asian religion/culture in its publications by popularizing trends without making known the true history and identity from which it comes. I think it is a disservice to those who read thinking they are gaining great insight.
[edit] Association with Richard Baker Roshi and SF Zen Center Removed
- "Early in his career, he was sponsored by the abbot Zentatsu Richard Baker of the San Francisco Zen Center while conducting his translation work."
this was removed from the article without any discussion and should be reinstated.
