My meditation practice called anapana and vipassana taught by SN Goenka is from Burma. This practice was only for monks and nuns. Lay people in Theravada do not become enlightened until they become a monk or nun. Goenka and his teachers broke that rule to help lay people find peace instead of just the merit of supporting monks and nuns so they can eventually take rebirth and become a monk or a nun. You can see this power struggle happening everywhere it is human nature to want to withhold information to give one special status, wealth, and power.
I am keeping up on the news in South America. Venezuela isn't the only country struggling with corruption and poverty. Where ever there is a corrupt monarchy or government there is poverty and the extremely rich. I hope the people can find a way out of this mess without the cycle of extreme violence which births a new corrupt government.
Yes dear friend @reddust, my intention is not that the situation in which we live in Latin American countries should be recognized or not; nothing political. I want to be one of the first to express my ideas, but internet services have been rationing since last week.
Thank you again for your patience and kindness in answering my comments. Congratulations, my friend.
Writing about the conflict in Buddhism reminds me of the conflicts we all experience. I think the articles reflect what we all go through. I hope your communication lines stay open; I enjoy talking with you @amigoponc.