right livelihood

The Fourth Noble Truth — the Eightfold Path

Introduction The Eightfold Path is the fourth of the Buddha’s Noble Truths, and he described it as the way that…

May 28, 2023

A letter to Jacob

I get some interesting emails. Usually they're kind and appreciative. I particularly enjoy hearing from people who have found things…

August 25, 2022

What kind of society are you creating?

Recently I wanted to buy some herbal tea in bulk. I did my research on Amazon, found the brand I…

December 13, 2014

Wildmind as “right livelihood”

The reactions I get when I tell people that I did an interdisciplinary Master's degree in Buddhism and business studies…

October 29, 2014

“Fearless at Work” by Michael Carroll

I jumped at the chance of reviewing 'Fearless at Work'. A close workmate in my business died very suddenly before…

April 22, 2014

Buddhist economics: oxymoron or idea whose time has come?

Kathleen Maclay, UC Berkeley: UC Berkeley economist Clair Brown acknowledges that “Buddhist economics” may seem like an oxymoron. Nevertheless, she’s…

March 18, 2014

Google seeks out wisdom of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh

Jo Confino, The Guardian: Why on earth are many of the world's most powerful technology companies, including Google, showing a…

September 8, 2013

“We make a living by what we make, but we make a life by what we give”

"We make a living by what we make, but we make a life by what we give." These words are…

February 1, 2013

Sit : Love : Give (Part II)

Sit : Love : Give is two things. First, it's what we do. We believe in the power of meditation…

January 25, 2013

Meditating your way to more effective leadership

Michael Carroll, Fast Company: Why sitting still and listening to your own thoughts for a few minutes a day may…

January 12, 2013