Can One Person Really Change the World?

Описание: Eddie Laiche, of San Luis Obispo, CA, wondered what one person could possibly do about the threat of nuclear war. Today he relies on his Buddhist practice to bring him the hope and courage necessary to take steps toward peace. We discuss the Buddhist view on sustainable change and the vital role one individual can play.

We discuss:
00:00 Introduction
03:16 Eddie tests out Buddhism in middle school
10:08 Wanting a profound life
16:01 Understanding the threat of nuclear weapons
23:49 The power of open-hearted conversation
34:21 Our connections with others create peace
42:01 How to have hard conversations
50:34 Peace is a way of life, not a destination

Resources:
“On the Buddha’s Prophecy,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 402.

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