EhiPassika

I'm not a Buddhist, however I was first drawn to this Sanskrit phrase, ehipassika, because of its sound, or at least what I imagined it sounded like since I don't speak Sanskrit. But the definition is interesting and also relevant to the purposes of a blog. It means to "come and see for yourself." It is an invitation to investigate, experience, and learn. This geocities page has the best examination of the phrase in its context as an attribute of Dhamma, or Truth:

The fourth attribute of the Dhamma is ehipassika, usually rendered into English as "come and see." This really means that the Dhamma is completely open to investigation and verification. Because Dhamma is Truth, its worth and value do not depend on belief or faith, but are open to thorough examination and reexamination by all Truth seekers. The Buddha himself strongly advised his disciples not to blindly believe in him, but to question and re-question until they were fully convinced of the teacher and the teachings (the Dhamma). He further encouraged them to put the Dhamma to test by practicing it, "just as a goldsmith tests the purity of his gold by cutting, rubbing, and burning it."

I don't know what I plan on doing with this blog over the long term, but this is the proper spirit in which to launch this endeavor!