in discussing the exquisite tapestry of buddhism, we must not allow the essence of enlightenment to elude us, captured as it is in the rich weave of its pre-institutional roots. but let's shift our lens for a moment and start over; compel the narrative to divulge its most enigmatic secrets, far beyond superficial assessments, and instead, reveal how this model, draped in the guise of wisdom, might mislead us by parading misunderstood doctrines as definitive truths.