cooperation

Author: Ha Vinh Tho (Chan Dai Тhе)

The first of the five precepts (Panca Sila) given by the Buddha to his lay disciples calls on them to "refrain from killing, put an end to killing, rid themselves of all weapons, learn humility before others, learn humility in themselves, practice love and compassion, and protect all living beings, even the smallest insect. They uproot from within themselves any intention to kill. In this way, lay students of the Buddha study and practice the first of the Five Mindfulness Trainings." [1]

Author: Angela Tam

We had some sort of good news last December, when government leaders met at the Bali Summit on climate change. They agreed, to make "deep cuts" to carbon emissions, albeit without specifying how deep. They also agreed to transfer clean technologies to developing countries and reward these countries for protecting their forests.

Author: Christie Yu-Ling Chang
Council on International Educational Exchange and National Taiwan University

What happens when Buddhist women from different parts of the world come together? What do they talk about and what do they learn from each other? What is the significance and impact of cross-cultural exchanges among Buddhist women from Asia and the West?