The misuse of buddhist teachings to
excuse, explain away, or deflect action against misbehavior or
abuse perpetrated by a buddhist leader, teacher or organisation. Throws a shroud of
confusion over the issue and makes people doubt their own perception. It's a form of gaslighting.
It has been used systematically to prevent reform and explain away abuse in various Buddhist communities. The lack of a commonly known word to call out such tactics is making fighting such tactics
hard.
Examples of dharmasplaining:
"The obstacle here is fears and assumption about experience. Wanting to choose your experience. This is really just a form of aggression."
"These are just views and all views are wrong. You need to
study the dharma more and realize that this is only your perception"
"These are just projections of your own neuroses onto the teacher. He is really doing this for your sake. You
will understand in
time."
Usually though a lot more words are used and the fact that it is dharmasplaining in action is less clear.