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Buddhism and economic transformation

Economies have no essential nature. Once this is recognized, many more opportunities for change present themselves.

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Many of us, informed about world events and motivated by love and compassion, feel the need for profound economic transformation. We started long ago to question injustice, consumerism, and military-industrial ties. The growing specter of climate-change related disruptions has convinced even more people that ‘business as usual’ is not a viable option.