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Why intellectual gatekeeping kills contemplative inquiry

My dharma study partner keeps correcting my understanding of Buddhist concepts and I feel like I cannot explore ideas freely without being graded and I am losing my curiosity about the teachings.

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The need to demonstrate correct understanding is replacing the spirit of open exploration that allows teachings to come alive.

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