Knowing for Yourself ~ The Buddha ~ Kalama Sutta AN 3.65 - Theravadin Pali Buddhism
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This is a reading for contemplation of the Kalama Sutta. The instructions to the Kalamas Β is renowned for its encouragement of free inquiry; the spirit of the sutta signifies a teaching that is exempt from fanaticism, bigotry, dogmatism, and intolerance. As Thanisarro says, "The reasonableness of the Dhamma, the Buddha's teaching, is chiefly evident in its welcoming careful examination at all stages of the path to enlightenment. Indeed the whole course of training for wisdom culminating in the purity of the consummate one (the arahant) is intimately bound up with examination and analysis of things internal.." πŸ”† These podcasts are not monetized. If you benefit from these podcasts and would like to support our nun's hermitage, there are two options to donate - via Paypal using this email address: [email protected] with PayPal or using this direct link: https://paypal.me/VivekaHermitage or become at Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/jayasara πŸ™ May whatever goodness arises from these readings/offerings be for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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