Thank you. On Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu, his American 20th century reinterpretation of Buddhist ideas are not illegitimate, but it is fair to say that the original Buddhists would not agree with him.

I salute and support your personal journey. As I say, people can find positive elements within Buddhism, and it's ideas have helped many people. It remains the case though that the core teachings of Buddhism are as I stated them.