Kalama Sutta : The charter of free inquiry
The "kalama Sutta" clearly enunciates Buddha' s disapproval of blind Faith and secrecy. Here he urges critical investigation: The Kalamas, inhabitants of Kesaputta seated respectfully on one side, said to the blessed one; There are some recluses and priests who visit Kesaputta. While debating on their own doctrines, they despise, condemn and pull to pieces, the doctrines of others. There are other recluses and priests also, on coming to Kesaputta doing the same thing. Venerable sir, we are uncertain and we doubt as to which of these worthies speak truth and which falsehood. ' well, Kalamas, you are justified in doubting, since doubt has arisen in something that is doubtful. Come, O Kalamas, do not be led by hearsay, nor by tradition, nor by reports, nor by scriptural injunction, nor by mere logic, nor by inference, nor by the appearances, nor by seeming possibilities, nor by the consideration:" this monk is our teacher". But , Kalamas, when you know for y...