An Analytical Study on Kalamasuta in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy to Apply to Use in the Current Society

Abstract

The objectives of this research paper are 1) to study general beliefs, 2) to study the Kalama Sutra in Theravada Buddhist philosophy, 3) to analyze the value of the Kalama Sutta in Theravada Buddhist philosophy. to apply in today's society The results showed that General beliefs are beliefs in nature, gods, spirits, religious teachings. Superstitions, the characteristics of beliefs, arise from doubts, fears, succession of powers. and hope for good fortune current Thai society beliefs believe in cultural traditions and sympathy The Kalama Sutra in Theravada Buddhist Philosophy is the principle of teaching the Lord Buddha taught to use reason and wisdom Before making a decision to believe, there are 10 things: Don't believe because you claim to have listened to each other. Don't rely on it because it claims to be a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Don't believe it because it's a rumour. Don't rely on it because it claims it comes from textbooks or scriptures. Don't believe it because it claims it matches the logic. Don't rely on it because it claims it matches the inference. Don't rely on it because it claims to reflect on the symptoms that appear. Don't rely on it, claiming that it is compatible with your own opinion or theory. Don't be skeptical about claiming that the speaker looks believable. And don't believe it because it claims that this monk is a teacher of the Kalama Sutta in Theravada Buddhist philosophy.