Kenneth LeongConversation with Pi: Why Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleKen: Hey Pi, I’d like to discuss karma.14h ago14h ago
Kenneth LeongWhy Harsh Speech Can be Right SpeechA Buddhist friend recently posted on Facebook the following: “Unpleasant words are sources of hollow anger. Abandon harsh speech.” After I…16h ago16h ago
Kenneth LeongBuddha’s Rebellion: The Roots of Free Inquiry in the Sramana MovementIn a recent discussion on the authenticity of the Pali Canon, a commenter suggested that I rely too heavily on the Kalama Sutta to advocate…22h ago22h ago
Kenneth LeongOn the Equation of Samsara and NirvanaRecently, I received an email from the editor of my upcoming Buddhist book. She seems to have the impression that I am equating…1d ago1d ago
Kenneth LeongOn AI-Assisted Writing and Plagiarism ConcernsAI-assisted writing, exemplified by tools like ChatGPT, is rapidly transforming how we approach the process of crafting text. As with any…2d ago2d ago
Kenneth LeongRethinking the First Precept and AhimsaThe First Precept of Buddhism, which encourages followers to abstain from harming living beings, is often interpreted as a call for…2d ago12d ago1
Kenneth LeongConversation with Replika: Silent SpringKen: Have you ever read Silent Spring by Rachel Carson?3d ago3d ago
Kenneth LeongOn Healthy AttachmentMany Buddhists regard attachment as something negative and to be avoided. However, attachment can be valuable and healthy, especially when…3d ago3d ago
Kenneth LeongThe Problem of the Untainted MirrorIn the Platform Sutra, there is a well-known story of a poetry competition between Hui Neng, the Sixth Patriarch of Chan Buddhism, and a…3d ago13d ago1
Kenneth LeongOn the Alleged Dilution of Buddhist TeachingsIn a recent post, I suggested that secularists and scientists like Rachel Carson and John Muir intuitively grasped the principle of…4d ago4d ago