[876]
Since even the Buddha
discourages blind faith in him,
never ever encourage blind faith
in any Buddhist teacher.
[877]
When long available opportunities
to apologise and clarify
are not taken up,
all benefits of doubt expire.
[878]
With reasonable replies amiss
on many pressing moral issues,
it is reasonable to think
there is much evil hidden.
[879]
It is unreasonable
to not give reasonable answers
to reasonable questions asked.
[880]
Those who are ‘unquestionable’
are those who are questionable.
[881]
As the Buddha urged questioning,
to analyse and realise his teachings,
never learn from the ‘unquestionable.’
[882]
To question teachings and teachers
is NOT to slander the Dharma or Sangha.
Those who say it is slander those who ask.
[883]
Always question
why you are told to
never question.
[884]
Doubt those who do not
doubt the doubtful.
Question those who do not
question the questionable.
[885]
Always systematically analyse systems.
Never automatically follow systems.