[Blog] The Vocational Calling of a Buddhist Spiritual Caregiver : A Socio-political Perspective Reflection

By Francis Lau, Emmanuel College Buddhism has its soteriological and altruistic elements[1], and its teachings address individual predicaments, as well as structural and institutional concerns[2]. The spirit of Buddhism is socially-engaged and is rooted in social justice. Indeed, Buddhist mindfulness has the potential to be socially transformative.[3] Amaro describes the efficacy of Sati-panna (holistic mindfulness) …