Sulak Sivaraksa

market value technology social barometer devaluate individual

“The use of market values and technology as a social barometer has devalued the worth of individuals, rendered irrelevant the quality of their lives, and stunted their creativity.”

― Sulak Sivaraksa

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“It is not a Buddhist approach to say that if everyone practiced Buddhism, the world would be a better place. Wars and oppression begin from this kind of thinking.”

― Sulak Sivaraksa

development harmony needs people rythm natural world

"True development must be in harmony with the needs of people and the rhythms of the natural world."

― Sulak Sivaraksa

radical transformation personalspiritual change first

"Radical transformation of society requires personal and spiritual change first or at least simultaneously."

― Sulak Sivaraksa

capitalism brainwash advertising priorities economy

"Capitalism brainwashes us through advertising and the skewing of priorities .... We need economies that promote human values, seek to limit suffering, and are committed to democratic principles, rather than ones dependent on global trade and a blind commitment to neo-liberal economic policies."

― Sulak Sivaraksa

party program alleviation suffering injustice

"We have more than enough programs, organisations, parties, and strategies in the world for the alleviation of suffering and injustice."

― Sulak Sivaraksa