Manual of Self-Awareness

by Luangpor Teean Jittasubho


Kālāma Sutta *  


  

This is Buddha's discourse to the Kālāmas on how to deal with doubtful matters.

 

1.  Do not believe just because it is a tradition maintained by oral repetition. 

2.  Do not believe just because it is an unbroken succession of practice. 

3.  Do not believe merely because it is hearsay. 

4.  Do not believe just because it is in the scriptures. 

5.  Do not believe just because it fits with one's point of view. 

6.  Do not believe just because it is correct on the ground of metaphysical theories. 

7.  Do not believe just because it appeals to one's consideration. 

8.  Do not believe just because it agrees with one's opinions and theories. 

9.  Do not believe just because the speaker appears believable. 

10.  Do not believe just because “Our teacher says thus and thus.....” 

 

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*** Lord Buddha’s Discourse to the Kālāmas.

 

 


Manual of Self-Awareness