A recent editorial on the website www.buddhistdoor.net cites the ever growing issues facing our planet: climate change, war, refugees, poverty and more reminding readers of their "importance of responsibility in choosing our leaders, political and religious" adding that current problems have "been created by humans and can, by humans, be changed."
They offer this compelling description of effective, benevolent leadership: "A leader, in politics or in religion, should listen to the people and adjust to their needs. If people are suffering acutely, swift changes should be made. If suffering is less severe but chronic, then more gradual shifts can be made. All of this should be in the service, however, of general welfare and stability. It is only with these conditions, after all, that people can feel safe and at ease and cultivate a spiritual life."
They offer this compelling description of effective, benevolent leadership: "A leader, in politics or in religion, should listen to the people and adjust to their needs. If people are suffering acutely, swift changes should be made. If suffering is less severe but chronic, then more gradual shifts can be made. All of this should be in the service, however, of general welfare and stability. It is only with these conditions, after all, that people can feel safe and at ease and cultivate a spiritual life."
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