Wisdom Paths

Wisdom paths are within each spiritual tradition as well illustrated by Matthew Fox's book, "One River Many Wells.  If we are to move into community more and more in society we will find it necessary to not judge others and see that there is wisdom in each tradition.  Alcoholics Anonymous even is mentioned to be a "well", their definition of G-d as "the G-d of your understanding" shows well to a community of no judgement.  As we see more and more deeply that we are connected to all living beings and how we treat them we treat ourselves and loved ones we might wake up and live by compassion not fear and hate.   No wonder Lau Tzu (the Taoist monk responsible for writing the Tao Te Ching road out of town backwards on a water buffalo, he saw no hope for society to become community.   APCIA chooses to live, learn and teach how to live in community.   Each person who is a part the Peace Community is welcome and invited to participate in all activities offered at the community gatherings for after all the goal or direction is to be community.

Buddha taught the first noble truth to be that "life is suffering/struggle", secondly that this is brought about by "desire" or "clinging" The way away from this type of living according to Buddha is by learning "mindfulness" the more we live mindfully the more we alleviate our own suffering and the world we live in.  This type of transformation brings us into peace and freedom and in this way happiness is available to all, all.