The Engaged Part of Engaged Buddhism
Friday, 28. September 2007, 13:49:59
"Individuals must learn how to bring the level of hatred and anger down in themselves and in their families so they can support our political leaders, who must do the same thing. Then, when we have enough compassion, we can help the other group of people we might have called enemies to do the same."
- Thich Nhat Hanh, in an interview published in U.S. Catholic entitled "What Would Buddha Do?" (Full article available at http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-1208719/What-would-Buddha-do-An.html)
"Aware that words can create suffering or happiness, I am committed to learning to speak truthfully and constructively, using only words that inspire hope and confidence. I am determined not to say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people, nor to utter words that might cause division or hatred. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain nor criticise or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will do my best to speak out about situations of injustice. . ."
- The Ninth Mindfulness Training of the Order of Interbeing
- Thich Nhat Hanh, in an interview published in U.S. Catholic entitled "What Would Buddha Do?" (Full article available at http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-1208719/What-would-Buddha-do-An.html)
"Aware that words can create suffering or happiness, I am committed to learning to speak truthfully and constructively, using only words that inspire hope and confidence. I am determined not to say untruthful things for the sake of personal interest or to impress people, nor to utter words that might cause division or hatred. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain nor criticise or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will do my best to speak out about situations of injustice. . ."
- The Ninth Mindfulness Training of the Order of Interbeing
