INNOVATION OF BUDDHIST DHAMMA IN KALAMA SUTTA

Abstract

This research article It was a qualitative study. The objective is to analyze and interpret Buddhist innovation in the Kalama Sutra. The results showed that There are three innovations in the Buddhist Dhamma in the Kalama Sutta: 1. Innovation from teaching characteristics, it was found that there was an innovation of two-way learning. Is it an active learning or action? where the instructor acts to bring out the intellectual potential of the students by creating a safe space Do not judge, point out, be wrong, out of feelings and thoughts. Use tools to stimulate learners to develop critical thinking processes. Taking into account the students is important. This is in line with modern learning in the 21st century but is considered a very new thing in the era of the Buddha. 2. According to research results on innovation from Buddhist philosophy content, it was found that the Buddhadharma content in the Kalama Sutra teaches humans to respect their own intellect. Teach self-reliance by using discretion to examine the source of knowledge by oneself. 3. Innovation from the legitimacy guarantee criteria. The Kalama Sutra helps answer the question: How good is it to believe with judgment? The answer is to receive "real happiness in the present" which is caused by "doing good and being happy" because it brings comfort or peace of mind whether there really is a hell or heaven. You can do good things, or you can do bad things, whether it's true or not.