The document highlights a paradox where, despite advancements in knowledge and technology, society faces increasing levels of violence, mental illness, and various social issues. It suggests that true happiness and peace stem from cultivating internal virtues like charity and compassion rather than external progress. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of purifying the mind and nurturing wisdom and compassion.

1. What Has Gone Wrong?

2. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more aggression and violence.

3. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more mental illnesses.

4. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more natural disasters.

5. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more drug abuses.

6. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more crime.

7. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more political upheavals.

8. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more suicide cases.

9. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more cases of divorce and family breakdown.

10. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more cases of smoking and alcoholism.

11. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more environmental problems.

12. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more corruption and other social ills.

13. Despite our ‘progress’ in knowledge and technology, we see more and more cases of diseases.

14. Let us ponder … * There will be more Dukkha or suffering when we have more greed, hatred and delusion. * True happiness and peace cannot prevail unless we practice charity, loving-kindness, compassion and cultivate wisdom through mindfulness meditation. * True happiness, peace and freedom are not found in the world outside but within us … in our hearts and minds. DO GOOD. AVOID EVIL. PURIFY THE MIND.

15. THE END May We Grow In Wisdom and Compassion With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin