The fifth branch of the 'Eightfold Path' is "Right Livelihood." Right Livelihood means that, as a life choice, one should earn a living in ways not harmful, and helpful and healthful to the world.
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Certainly, burgler, heroin pusher, hitman and environmental polluter fall outside the mark.
And for all of us in careers of complexity -- the lawyer, soldier, butcher (traditionally, said banned by Buddha), nuclear scientist -- we must honestly follow our hearts: Are we doing what is really necessary? Are we doing it in the best ways we can? Are we leaving this world a better place?
The workplace (like the home, like every place) is our place of Practice ...
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