Yup, another issue I like to address is the predominant use of
Chinese in Buddhist teachings. This would indirectly isolate or
keep out many out there from making the first step to want to
understand Buddhism.
This is not to say all Buddhist teachings should now be completely
translated into English, but let's try new ways, and improve on
existing ones, to make Buddhist teachings more accessible to
English speaking people. We need translators, interpreters, for
example, who may or may not be Buddhists. The emphasis is on
bringing out the true essence of the teachings.
Your concern about English speaking families and their future
religious inclinations is the same as mine.
Buddhists can do the same as Christians, not because we want to
convert any non-believers, but guiding people when they're lost, is
one of most natural things a fellow human being and any Buddhist
should do. It's not about comparisons, it's about learning good
things that we can observe in others, regardless of religion or
race.
