The document discusses the root causes of problems and their solutions. It argues that 1) all problems are man-made due to ignorance and selfishness, 2) the solutions lie in cultivating wisdom and compassion through spiritual practice, and 3) transforming one's mindset from selfish to altruistic through compassion will lead to non-violent solutions and world peace.

1. M a n - m a d e Reality : Interdependence
P r o b l e m s
Ignorance Wisdom
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Self-centered mind : Reason (Altruism) :
*Attachment *Compassion
*Arrogance *Warm-heart
*Greed…etc. *Gentleness…etc.
Destructive emotion : Calm mind :
*Anger, Hatred *Peace of mind
Mind *Jealousy
*Fear, Sorrow…etc.
*Friendship
*Cooperation…etc.
Flow
Negative motivation Positive motivation
Negative karma Positive karma
Negative consequence Benefit
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2. Contents
1. All problems are man-made problems
2. What are the sources of problems?
3. What are the solutions?
4. How to proceed the solutions
5. How to transform our mind
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3. 1. All problems are man-made problems
1. All problems are man-made problems.
2. So, all problems are our own creation or self-creation.
3. Therefore, there are solutions for any problems.
Political & Administrative corruption
Economic crisis
Individual violence
Environmental issues
Gap between Rich & Poor …etc.
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4. 2. What are the sources of problems?
1. Ignorance: Inability to see the reality due to mental
projection (← Attachment & Anger)
2. Self-centered mind: Greed, Attachment & Arrogance
due to too much emphasis on material value such
as money, power, status…etc.
3. Destructive emotions: Anger, Hatred, Fear, Distrust,
Suspicion, Loneliness, Insecurity, Anxiety,
Frustration, Depression, Jealousy, Sorrow…etc.
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5. 3. What are the solutions?
Each Individual’s Spiritual Revolution
through the following mind transformation:
1. Wisdom: Ability to see the reality through holistic
view (←Calm mind ←Compassion)
2. Altruistic mind: Reason or Universal Moral Ethics
such as Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness…etc.
3. Calm mind: Peace of mind or Inner peace…etc.
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6. 4. How to proceed the solutions
Non-violent way according to the following steps:
1. Each Individual’s Spiritual Revolution
2. Happy Family
3. Peaceful Community
4. Peaceful Country
5. World Peace
*All actions from compassionate motivation are Non-violence.
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7. 5. How to transform our mind
1. Conviction of the ultimate reality of
‘Interdependence’
2. Practice of ‘Compassion’
[Compassion : Reason : Universal Moral Ethics] :
Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness, Kindness, Care, Sincerity,
Honesty, Self-confidence, Trust, Respect, Appreciation, Modesty,
Self-discipline, Patience, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Sympathy, Empathy,
Generosity, Non-violence…etc.
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8. P r a c t i c e ‘ C o m p a s s i o n ’
Action
For your meaningful, Speech
healthy & happy life
Karma
Body
Thought (Motivation)
Instinct & Emotion [Transformed]
Reason (Compassion)
Mind
Emotion
Instinct
Human Spirit
Structure
Smile
Controller
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