CHAPTER 8: Teaching Peace and Wellness as the Wisdom Path

Turning on the headline news can often be a reminder that we live in tumultuous fast-paced times. The challenges of war, economic struggles in numerous countries, hunger, disease, poverty, and a rapidly changing ecosystem can cause us to lose hope for humanity and the survival of Earth’s living species.

Both educators and students can be stressfully impacted by the fast pace of society, global suffering, and daily distractions. Daily distractions can keep us from understanding the real cause of pain and suffering. Preoccupations with material things often bring us only momentary feelings of happiness. Disconnection from each other and society can cause us to struggle, blame, and prevent us from finding inner peace. We can become highly dependent on external solutions without recognizing the importance of cultivating our insight, inner wisdom, and vision.