if you read the debate between Ven. Analayo and Ven. Thanissaro and you can't tell who's right

As they say in poker, “If you've been in the game 30 minutes and you don't know who the patsy is, you're the patsy.” 

pat·sy

Dictionary result for patsy

/ˈpatsē/

noun

INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN

1. 
   
2. 
   
3. a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something.

   
   

   "the blonde was drop-dead gorgeous but she was nobody's patsy"

   if you read the debate between Ven. Analayo and Ven. Thanissaro and you can't tell who's right, then it's time to develop some critical thinking skills and get really familiar with what the EBT says. There is a learning curve, but unlike later forms of Buddhism, including late Theravada and Abhidhamma, the Buddha was a plain speaking, truth telling, no frills, no dirty tricks, nothing hidden under his sleeve kind of teacher.

   
   

   If that sounds appealing, take a look at the EBT.

   
   

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