Author: Prof. Dr. K.T.S. Sarao

The emerging profit-driven global economy is guided by unbridled development and gigantism. Such an economy is also coming under ever increasing domination of science and technology. Such a development is not only cutting us off from nature and one another but also undermining natural and cultural diversity. One major consequence of this is that our very survival is threatened.

Author: Ha Vinh Tho (Chan Dai Тhе)

The first of the five precepts (Panca Sila) given by the Buddha to his lay disciples calls on them to "refrain from killing, put an end to killing, rid themselves of all weapons, learn humility before others, learn humility in themselves, practice love and compassion, and protect all living beings, even the smallest insect. They uproot from within themselves any intention to kill. In this way, lay students of the Buddha study and practice the first of the Five Mindfulness Trainings." [1]

Author: Prof. Asanga Tilakaratne

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