‘WE and THEM’ is the source of all our problems. In and out groups create unhealthy competition, leading to aggression. On the national level to discrimination and exclusion in employment, housing, and opportunity. On the international level this leads to conflicts and war. Differences exist, but on a deeper level they are not meaningful. Survival is meaningful. We all live on this planet together, and must collectively care for it. So far, we are failing, threatening our survival. Young people are frustrated and angry at inheriting a planet that is moving toward destruction leaving much suffering in its wake. To survive we must adopt the attitude of being a member of one human and animal family. We are all brothers and sisters. Only through unity can we solve these pressing problems facing us today. Break down the walls of WE and THEM.
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Given the scale of life in cosmos
Given the scale of life in the cosmos, one human life is no more than a tiny blip. Each one of us is a just visitor to this planet, a guest, who will only stay […]
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We are visitors
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we cannot help others, at least we should try not […]
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Happy New Year from cold foggy Bodh Gaya
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. The bigger the challenge we face, the bigger the opportunity to practice dharma. Observing our habitual reactions is deeply meaningful. Learning how to change is even […]