Thus, mindful communication calls for nondiscriminatory and nonviolent social
change. Adhering to the Precept Five (refrain from killing, lying, cheating on
partner, stealing, and taking intoxicants) may not be enough to understand the
complexity of the socials that contemporary globalization brings. McLeod ( 2006 :
159 – 163) recommends 14 precepts of modern Buddhism or the fourteen mind-
fulnesses of the order of interbeing:
(1) “Aware of the suffering created by fanaticism and intolerance;
(2) Aware of the suffering created by attachment to views and wrong perceptions;
(3) Aware of the suffering brought about when we impose our views on others;
(4) Aware that looking deeply at the nature of suffering can help us develop
compassion andfind ways out of suffering;
(5) Aware that true happiness is rooted in peace, solidarity (groundedness),
freedom, and compassion, and not in wealth or fame;
(6) Aware that anger blocks communication and creates suffering;
(7) Aware that life is available only in the present moment and that it is possible to
live happily in the here and now;
(8) Aware that lack of communication always brings separation and suffering;
(9) Aware that words can create suffering or happiness;
(10) Aware that the essence and aim of a sangha is the practice of understanding
and compassion;
(11) Aware that great violence and injustice have been done to our environment
and society;
(12) Aware that much suffering is caused by war and conflict;
(13) Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and
oppression;
(14) Aware that sexual relations motivated by craving cannot dissipate the feeling
of loneliness but will create more suffering, frustration, and isolation.”
These are the modern Buddhist Precepts that we should vow not to continue
them.
These are dhamma for awakening so that we use own wisdom to see through
things with a calm mind without bias or prejudice. Thanissaro Bhikku ( 2004 : 186)
explainsfive principles that Buddha taught to honest acceptance of blame in order
to communicate and reconcile with others in a community:
- “We are always responsible for our conscious choices;
- We should always put ourselves in the other person’s place;
- All being are worthy of respect;
- We should regard those who point out our faults as if they were pointing out
treasure; and - There are no—repeat, no—higher purposes that excuse breaking the basic
precepts of ethical behavior.”
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