The Four Principles of the Order of Interbeing and the Pain of America (2020)

11-1-20

In this talk, Dharma teacher Fred Eppsteiner shares with us teachings from the Order of Interbeing found in Thich Nhat Hanh's book "Interbeing: The 14 Mindfulness Trainings of Engaged Buddhism."

According to the Charter of the Order of Interbeing, the aim of the Order is to make Buddhism relevant to our own time. It's members study, experience, and apply it in a versatile and effective way in their own life and that of society. They have the aspiration of a bodhisattva to help others.

The Charter lists four principles as the foundation of the Order: nonattachment from views; direct realization on the nature of interdependent origination through mindfulness and meditation; appropriateness; and Skillful Means.

Fred examines and explains each of these principles while showing us how they can become relevant for our very life here and now healing the collective pain of America.