Kenneth Leong·Nov 13, 2024Buddhism and the Criterion of FallibilityIn a recent exchange, a philosopher friend commented about the relationship between Buddhism and science: “The first criterion of…
Kenneth Leong·Nov 9, 2024The Kalama Sutta: A Balanced InterpretationThe Kalama Sutta, a revered discourse attributed to the Buddha, is often viewed as a foundational text advocating for free inquiry and…
Kenneth Leong·Oct 22, 2024Free Inquiry, Tradition, and ModernityIn response to a recent inquiry about the Kalama Sutta, someone posed a thought-provoking question: “If free inquiry contradicts scriptures…
Kenneth Leong·Oct 21, 2024Buddha’s Rebellion: The Roots of Free Inquiry in the Sramana MovementIn a recent discussion on the authenticity of the Pali Canon, a commenter suggested that I rely too heavily on the Kalama Sutta to advocate…
Kenneth Leong·Oct 15, 2024Did Buddha limit the charter of free inquiry to only a certain group of people?The Kalama Sutta is often regarded as the Buddha’s charter of free inquiry, emphasizing the importance of questioning and critical thinking…
Kenneth Leong·Oct 12, 2024The Fallacy of Secret KnowledgeSome Buddhists are uncomfortable with the core message of the Kalama Sutta, which promotes freedom of inquiry and skepticism, even towards…A response icon3A response icon3
Kenneth Leong·Oct 11, 2024Interpreting the Kalama Sutta: A Call for Free InquiryThe Kalama Sutta, a seminal text in the Pali Canon, has long sparked debates regarding the nature of authority, belief, and inquiry in…A response icon2A response icon2
Carina Moses·Jan 12, 2024Stories you’re unlikely to read about in much liberal mediaThe website Elder of Zion is a good resource to see the in-depth reports that much liberal media coverage does not notice or consider…A response icon1A response icon1
Kenneth Leong·Aug 17, 2023Conversation with Pi: On the Kalama Sutta and Free InquiryKen: I want to discuss the principle of free inquiry and the attitude towards free inquiry in the founding spirit of Buddhism.
