buddhist-method

Apply Buddhist epistemic principles to verify claims and analyze root causes.

194|19|Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nai0om/buddhist-method --skill buddhist-method
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: buddhist-method
Source: https://github.com/nai0om/buddhist-method/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nai0om/buddhist-method --skill buddhist-method

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams and agents avoid unverified claims and pattern-based errors by applying a concise, repeatable Buddhist-inspired decision framework during reasoning tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Encodes six core principles (Kalāma, Yoniso Manasikāra, Sati-Sampajañña, Anatta, Pahāna, Upekkhā) as practical checklists to verify claims, identify root causes, maintain state awareness across long tasks, rewrite when necessary, remove underlying causes, and stay steady under pressure.
  • Provides a references/ directory with deeper frames (ariyasacca-debug, extended-principles) for advanced debugging and decision framing.
  • Designed as a lightweight, standard structure (SKILL.md frontmatter + references) for Claude-like environments.

Quick Start

Prompt the model to apply the Buddhist-method checklist before responding to complex tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about buddhist-method

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is the best way to maintain state awareness across long multi-step tasks?

Root-cause analysis benefits from Buddhist epistemic principles by using systematic frameworks like Yoniso Manasikāra to trace underlying causes, and Pahāna to remove them, preventing surface-level pattern-based fixes.

How do I stay steady and make reliable decisions under pressure?

Maintain state awareness across long multi-step tasks by applying the Sati-Sampajañña principle, a continuous checklist mechanism that tracks context and resilience, ensuring steady decision-making even under pressure.

Can I use this framework without any external dependencies?

Stay steady under pressure by applying the Upekkhā principle for equanimity, a framework that maintains calm, balanced decision-making by filtering reactive patterns and verifying claims before responding.

When do I need an epistemic framework for verifying claims?

You can use this decision-making framework without external dependencies, as it operates through a standard SKILL.md lightweight structure with an optional references directory for deeper advanced debugging frames.

How does the Anatta principle help with rewriting reasoning when necessary?

An epistemic framework for verifying claims is needed during complex debugging, long multi-step tasks, and high-pressure situations where avoiding unverified assumptions and pattern-based errors is critical.

How does the Anatta principle help with rewriting reasoning when necessary?

The Anatta principle helps rewrite reasoning by detaching from fixed assumptions, allowing you to objectively restructure logic and verify root causes without bias from previous pattern-based conclusions.