3. The Nature of Things… and Me Achieving academic, career and reputation – what next after success? The highest power or joy = Enlightenment The process of acquiring Enlightenment = growing one’s wisdom and compassion while making others happy
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7. Success is… Dharma In Action The Straits Times (Singapore) May 17, 2010 Monday Asked to change religion? Here's help; Buddhist group produces book on how to handle unwelcome proselytising by Yen Feng The people behind the writing and research belong to Dharma in Action, a group of Buddhist professionals that includes teachers, social workers and counsellors. They say their aim is to 'support fellow Buddhists who are facing proselytising by others in their workplace, school or even at home'. 'As Buddhists, we tend to step back in these situations,' said Miss Lim. 'Now we are saying: Stand firm. Say 'no' - with compassion.‘ This is the first attempt among Buddhist groups here to speak openly about proselytisation - a delicate subject in multi-religious societies. And with endorsement from the two Buddhist temples and SBF, it may be the closest to a unified stand taken by a faith group on how devotees, feeling pressured in such situations, should respond. Watch how races can live in harmony at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UehSJlOQj2I
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10. My Happiness process over the years.. As vexations (the red line) reduce in intensity and frequency, my emotions (the blue line) become less volatile and not over the top high nor lowest of low. I gradually feel an increasing sense of well-being and joy.