Avainsana: Zen Peacemakers
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction — Part 46
The history of Auschwitz-Birkenau is not only a history of perpetrators and victims. It is also a history of memory, inherited trauma, moral ambiguity and the heavy burden carried by those who survived. The experiences of survivors, their children and those who return to these places of suffering reveal how deeply historical trauma can shape…
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction –Part 38
Zen Master Bernie Glassman had a remarkable journey from aeronautic engineer to Zen teacher and social entrepreneur. Here, the focus turns to Glassman Roshi’s understanding of what peacemaking means, and how Buddhist practice can be embodied in everyday life without reliance on traditional monastic forms.
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 13
This post examines the intricate history of financial systems, revealing the cyclical nature of debt and its role in social inequality. From medieval state borrowing to modern economic practices, the evolution of money illustrates how our current financial landscape perpetuates obligation and dissatisfaction, raising moral questions about wealth distribution and societal well-being.
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Zen and the Art of Dissatisfaction – Part 12
This post examines the violent origins of market capitalism, highlighting the human cost of colonial exploitation, particularly in the nutmeg trade. It critiques traditional economic narratives through historical examples, emphasizing the transition from honor-based economies to coercive debt systems, revealing foundational injustices in the evolution of modern economies.