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Are there any CAREERS that you can do in relation to Buddhism? other than>:
Other then a book store or monk. Can you make lets say 30,000 a year living in Canada as a monk lol? I have no idea about this. Are there any other jobs?
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Jobs that involve religion and philosophy:
You could become a professor. Or teach meditation or Tai-Chi. You could open a zendo or sangha. You could schedule retreats for some kind of religious organization. Feng Shui consultant. You could work as a human rights worker or counselor. Psychologist/therapist. A writer or an artist.
I hope to get my BS in Psychology and then do something in Non Profits or Religious Organizations.
(I think.)
Personally, I want to be a professor and teach philosophy or religious studies. If, for some reason, my life were to fall apart before I go to college, though, I would probably become a monk instead.
From here.
Other than those, as long as you are true to your Principles and can practice your calling, then pretty much every profession is an advantage.
With some downsides....
it's up to the individual to practice and work as skilfully as possible.
The work cannot come to you.
You must go to the work, and work it.
I'm seeing things with rose colored glasses maybe. I'm just guessing because my job is "great" and I'm fortunate not to hate it and I make a fair living.
Now, If I stayed single and didn't have any kids? I betcha I could be happy doing almost any "dead end" job. How is that possible? It's the power of practicing Buddhism.
In my next life? Assuming that's what happens? I think I could be happy picking up garbage in India.
Oh..., of course there is one requirement: I could be happy as a garbage man in India as long as I didn't get married and have kids! HAHAHAHA! Nah!!! Just kidding about the married with kids thing..., well maybe 49% kidding.
-Get a MA in Buddhist/Eastern Faiths and become a college professor
-Study pyscholgy, get a high level degree, run a Buddhist influenced consuling practice
-BA in Buddhist studies, study with a Buddhist teacher of reputable lineage, get the premission to teach, open a Zendo/Temple. Or prehaps continue on to become a Monk and a Abbot someday
I tend to agree with others here; any job that does not harm others is alright. Just do it in Mindfullness and within the Precepts.
You could do something like that. Start up something that incorporates something you love, while helping people in the process.
I don't see why a Financial Consultant could not be a Buddhist engaging in Right Livelihood.
I don't see why a Lawyer could not be a Buddhist engaging in Right Livelihood.
These people are not corrupt, crooks or manipulative avaricious greedy money-grabbers.
I know a financial consultant who is Buddhist.
I know two lawyers who are Buddhist.
Your 'finding' is a personal view but I assure you, one that is not accurate.
I really liked this idea posted by:
laurajean
This thread reminds me of one of the very first books I ever read on Buddhism, back in the 90's, called Instructions To The Cook by Bernard Glassman, a zen master who started a not-for-profit bakery in Yonkers, NYC, who started an organic bakery and apartment living for the "hard to hire" (ex cons, homeless, people on welfare, etc) and hires them to perform various tasks at this little bakery, where they practice things such as mindfulness in their tasks of baking, washing, dishes, etc., while at the same time gaining employment, work experience and independence. It was a couple of decades ago, so I don't remember all of the details, but it was a fascinating story of how he contributed to the homeless and hard to employ while integrating basic buddhist concepts into their daily routine and lives.
I am going to look into this!
I wonder if one could get: BS in Psychology and still open his or her own Zen Temple.
I would not mind opening something at my own home.
Maybe have five people or something.
That would mean joining a temple and practicing with the main Monks there and then putting what I learned into my own life...
Thoughts?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hunger_Artist
Thanks for your impression.
I haven't said corrupt, crooks, manipulative, avaricious, greedy money-grabbers.
Of course, there are exceptions. The Ghandis and SanSuuKyis of the world, who reconcile the hard to reconcile. But some commitments make it hard to fully pursue and succeed in meditation.
For example, my job requires irregular, long working hours, patience and health. Even though the work itself trains mindfulness, I am aware that I have to quit the job as soon as I paid my worldly debt. Why?
Because a person who doesn't want their faculties go to battle has to set priorities.
It's just a natural part of life.
Frankly, that's nonsense.
Meditation is but a portion of practice. In fact, meditation does not have to be practised by sitting at all. There are many forms of Mindful meditation.
This is your life, your decision.
The question in the OP hinges on what a person can do as Right Livelihood, not whether one can be a Buddhist AND work.
I think you have your wires a bit crossed.
look at the OP again.
:rolleyes:
however, the focus seems to be more on cognition (learning).
The focus here is on human-machine interaction. :coffee: