An Engaged Life
A Philosophy / Religion for the 3rd Millenium
In Alphabetical Order:
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Commitment to Right Livelihood, through empathy with others, animals and environment, rather than pursuit of a career out of self-interest.
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Convert factories from destructive use, such as to make weapons, to constructive use
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Cultivate collective friendship, community and cooperation.
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Develop a vision of a sustainable world through respect for all species and protection of land, water and air.
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Develop awareness and insights to end suffering to bring peace of mind, for the benefit of one and the many.
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Develop constructive engagement.
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Develop facilitation processes to resolve conflict whether personal, social or international.
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Develop mindfulness and reflection about lifestyle, diet and worthwhile commitments.
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Develop networks of wisdom. Take power away from centralised authority.
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End the mind-set of ‘us and them’ and see what is in common.
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Explore ancient/contemporary spiritual/religious traditions.
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Explore causes and conditions for suffering and end those causes.
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Love much and want little.
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Prioritise wisdom over knowledge, compassion over cleverness, humility over arrogance
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Realise the web of inter-connection with all forms of life.
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Protect bio-diversity and develop a holistic view rather than a reductionist view.
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Replace competition with co-operation.
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Develop sharing of knowledge and goods and skilful use of resources instead of exploitation.
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Use education to develop the heart, mind, body, spirituality, the arts and co-operation with others
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Remember to reflect on what we are doing with our free and precious life.