His approch is pragmatic
1. Have at least two hypothesis
2. Chose the simple hypothesis that explain the phenomenon
3. Ask for verifiable facts
4. Encourage independent testing of the hypothesis
5. Who else has entertained similar arguments but encourage alternative views
6. Follow the Chain of Arguments and whether they fit and flow
7. Do not get attached to the hypothesis.
Challange it vigorously.
If not somebody else will challenge it.
Problems to solve
1. Are thete aliens in this universe?
2. Is Rebirth varifiable?
3. Can humans survive the Van Allen Belt?
4. Did Americans landed on moon?
5. Can humans overcome death?
6. Is the history told to us by our predessors true?
Jayaratne Pathiraarachchi claim
Buddha born in Ceylon.
7. Can we believe Indians, particularly Buddhagosha and Mahanama?
8. Known Histirical records and investigators.
Deepavansa in the 4th CE
Culavansa in the 4th, CE by many authors
From 4th CE to 1815
Mahavansa in the 5th CE
B. H. P. Bell
George Mueller
Weilm Geiger in 1912
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