“No one can practice the precepts perfectly, including the Buddha... Boiled vegetables contain dead bacteria. We cannot practice the First Precept or any of the precepts perfectly. But because of the real danger in our society-alcoholism has destroyed so many families and has brought about much unhappiness-we have to do something. We have to live in a way that will eradicate that kind of damage. That is why even if you can be very healthy with one glass of wine every week, I still urge you with all my strength to abandon that glass of wine.” IfsWayFirstsKindStillsRealPracticeWeekDangerHealthyWineIncludingGlassesDestroyedDamageOur SocietyUrgesAbandonUnhappinessVegetablesAlcoholismBacteriaWine Glass Author:Nhat Hanh
“If humans were to model the lifestyle displayed by healthy community of cells , our societies and our planet would be more peaceful and vital” IfsHumansWould BeHumanityCommunityPlanetsHealthyModelsLifestylePeacefulCellsOur SocietyOur Planet Book:The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles Source: The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashing the Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles