/lit/ - Literature

Why does venturing beyond the basis of Buddhist knowledge seems so unnecessary to me? I've read several books now and had Buddhism factor into the basis of my world view, yet when it comes to learning more about the history or philosophical debates in it, there seems to be no point. All that does seem relevant is contained in the canonical texts and in guides for practical use like meditation. Do any of you feel the same? Rather than branching out into the history and development, I think I'll read much more of the suttas and try to know it from within. What do you think? What are your favorite topics of study in Buddhism?

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