Six Right Livelihood Guidelines

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1. CONSUME MINDFULLY

Eat with awareness and gratitude.
Pause before buying and see if breathing is enough.
Pay attention to the effects of media you consume.

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2. PAUSE. BREATHE. LISTEN.

When you feel compelled to speak in a meeting or conversation, pause.
Breathe before entering your home, place of work, or school.
Listen to the people you encounter. They are Buddhas.

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3. PRACTICE GRATITUDE.

Notice what you have.
Be equally grateful for opportunities and challenges.
Share joy, not negativity.

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4. CULTIVATE COMPASSION AND LOVING KINDNESS.

Notice where help is needed and be quick to help.
Consider others’ perspectives deeply.
Work for peace at many levels.

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5. DISCOVER WISDOM.

Cultivate “don’t know” mind (= curiosity).
Find connections between Buddhist teachings and your life.
Be open to what arises in every moment.

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6. ACCEPT CONSTANT CHANGE.

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