Author: Robert Sachs
Foreword/Introductio: Stephen Levine
Publisher: Viva Books
Year: 2007
Language: English
Pages: 242
ISBN/UPC (if available): 1842931741
Description
Buddhist masters say that we are in a Dark Age - but even in this difficult time all joy and possibilities are not lost.
If we are to strive for a new way of life and a lasting peace, we must become warriors. We must take responsibility for the future and guide the world through its Dark Age into a more enlightened and peaceful time.
To achieve this vision we need to:
• Understand the four thoughts that revolutionize the mind – and take personal responsibility for the future
• Understand the four noble truths – there’s no need to despair
• Understand and act on the four components of action – and change our attitude to life
• Use the power of meditation and turn the goodness of the human race into positive energy to help transform the world
The Venerable Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche used to say that it is always possible to cheer up. And ultimately, a mind that is transformed, free and cheerful can help create peace and happiness. Let us start down the path from this very moment.
Contents
Dedication
Preface by
His Holiness the 14th Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Foreword by
Stephen Levine
Introduction: A Ray of Hope
Chapter 1:
A Call to Action in a Dark Age
Chapter 2:
War and Buddhism
Chapter 3:
Why Bother? Revolutionizing the Mind
Chapter 4:
A Fine Mess: Handling the Truth
Chapter 5:
Intention: Planting the Seed of Action
Chapter 6:
Meditations and Mantras for Becoming a Conscious,
Engaged Activist
Chapter 7:
The Power of Compassion
Chapter 8:
"The Wheel of Sharp Weapons"
Chapter 9:
The Conscious, Engaged Activist
Chapter 10:
Pockets of Light, Sources of Inspiration
Chapter 11:
The Buddha at Peace
Appendix 1:
"How to React as a Buddhist to the
September 11th Tragedy"
Appendix 2:
Postscript on an American Election
Bibliography
Index