11th Issue (March, 2009)

Contemplating the Distinctions

K.Wong

Modern Economics
Source of boom and doom
Human device to maximize wealth
Expanding self-interest
Motivating the multiplication of wants
Driven by cravings and wants
Wealth dearer than Man
Prosperity more enchanting than human development
Marginizing the inner Heart
Upsetting  sustainable development
Heedless and heartless
Prioritizing  carnal or lower self
Environmentally unfriendly
Depleting its health
End justifying its means
Alienating economy from the earth and humanity
Fierce competition for scarce resources
Rooted in cravings and greed
Worshipping classical GNP
Craving  money, wealth and power

Buddhist Economics
Source of boom without doom
Wealth for self and others
Maximizing public interests
Prioritizing mental purification
Driven by wisdom and generosity
Seeking the treasure of inner Heart
Character dearer than prosperity
Prioritizing wisdom and virtue
Heedfulness and empathy
Prioritizing others
Benevolent enviornmentally
Protecting the eco-systems
Preserving sustainable development
Altruistic  for the well-being of others
Interconnectedness between economics and humanity
Sharing of scarce resources
Rational and concrescent
Sanctifying Buddhist GNH
Peace and bliss for all