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Financial security in retirement doesnt just happen. It takes planning and commitment and, yes, money.

Putting money away for retirement is a habit we can all live with. RememberSaving Matters!

If you are already saving, whether for retirement or another goal, keep going! You know that saving is a rewarding habit. If you're not saving, it's time to get started. Start small if you have to and try to increase the amount you save each month. The sooner you start saving, the more time your money has to grow (see the chart below). Make saving for retirement a priority. Devise a plan, stick to it, and set goals. Remember, it's never too early or too late to start saving.

Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you will need at least 70 percent of your preretirement income lower earners, 90 percent or more to maintain your standard of living when you stop working. Take charge of your financial future. The key to a secure retirement is to plan ahead. Start by requesting Savings Fitness: A Guide to Your Money and Your Financial Future and, for those near retirement, Taking the Mystery Out of Retirement Planning. (See below to order a copy.)

If your employer offers a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) plan, sign up and contribute all you can. Your taxes will be lower, your company may kick in more, and automatic deductions make it easy. Over time, compound interest and tax deferrals make a big difference in the amount you will accumulate. Find out about your plan. For example, how much would you need to contribute to get the full employer contribution and how long would you need to stay in the plan to get that money.

If your employer has a traditional pension plan, check to see if you are covered by the plan and understand how it works. Ask for an individual benefit statement to see what your benefit is worth. Before you change jobs, find out what will happen to your pension benefit. Learn what benefits you may have from a previous employer. Find out if you will be entitled to benefits from your spouse's plan. For more information, request What You Should Know about Your Retirement Plan. (See below for more information.)

How you save can be as important as how much you save. Inflation and the type of investments you make play important roles in how much you'll have saved at retirement. Know how your savings or pension plan is invested. Learn about your plan's investment options and ask questions. Put your savings in different types of investments. By diversifying this way, you are more likely to reduce risk and improve return. Your investment mix may change over time depending on a number of factors such as your age, goals, and financial circumstances. Financial security and knowledge go hand in hand.

If you withdraw your retirement savings now, you'll lose principal and interest and you may lose tax benefits or have to pay withdrawal penalties. If you change jobs, leave your savings invested in your current retirement plan, or roll them over to an IRA or your new employer's plan.

If your employer doesn't offer a retirement plan, suggest that it start one. There are a number of retirement saving plan options available. Your employer may be able to set up a simplified plan that can help both you and your employer. For more information, request a copy of Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business. (See below for more information.)

You can put up to $5,500 a year into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA); you can contribute even more if you are 50 or older. You can also start with much less. IRAs also provide tax advantages.

When you open an IRA, you have two options a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. The tax treatment of your contributions and withdrawals will depend on which option you select. Also, the after-tax value of your withdrawal will depend on inflation and the type of IRA you choose. IRAs can provide an easy way to save. You can set it up so that an amount is automatically deducted from your checking or savings account and deposited in the IRA.

Social Security pays benefits that are on average equal to about 40 percent of what you earned before retirement. You may be able to estimate your benefit by using the retirement estimator on the Social Security Administration's Website. For more information, visit their Website or call 1-800-772-1213.

While these tips are meant to point you in the right direction, you'll need more information. Read our publications listed below. Talk to your employer, your bank, your union, or a financial adviser. Ask questions and make sure you understand the answers. Get practical advice and act now.

Visit the Employee Benefits Security Administration's Website to view the following publications:

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Meditation What is meditation?

Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention to help you feel calm and give you a clear awareness about your life. Eastern philosophies have recognized the health benefits of meditation for thousands of years. Meditation is now widely practiced in the West, with the belief that it has positive effects on health.

Two meditation techniques are most commonly used: concentrative and mindful.

Meditation usually involves slow, regular breathing and sitting quietly for at least 15 to 20 minutes.

People use meditation to help treat a wide range of physical and mental problems, including:

Most of these conditions may also require conventional treatment for best results.

People also use meditation to relieve anxieties from long-term (chronic) conditions such as HIV and cancer.

Since meditation usually involves sitting quietly for a period of time and breathing deeply, anyone who cannot sit comfortably or who has respiratory problems may have difficulty practicing meditation. Some people with mental health problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or schizophrenia, may not be able to use meditation therapy effectively.

Meditation is not thought to have any negative side effects or complications alone or when combined with conventional medical treatment, but it is not considered appropriate or safe for acute, life-threatening situations.

Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative therapy or if you are thinking about combining an alternative therapy with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on an alternative therapy.

ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Current as ofJune 4, 2014

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All vegan, all Chicago.

Howdy and welcome to Vegan Chicago!

We are the oldest and one of the largest vegan-focused meetup group in the world! Founded in 2002 and run by long-time vegan and animal rights activists we have extensive experience and knowledge with a passion to share. We are Chicago's vegan support group that provides connections and resources for being vegan in Chicago.

We welcome anybody regardless of how "vegan" you are. We recognize the "practical" part of being vegan with an eye on the larger prize. No judging here so wehave aCode of Conduct policy in place to ensure everybody has a great time. We are also unique in that we have a science-positivemission motivated by an ethical point of view.

For more information about what we do here atVegan Chicago please check out ourAbout page.

Please join us, we look forward to seeing you out at some of our many fun events, thanks!

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Guide to Chicago Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

773-774-0276

Now Open: Tue-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm

Chicago vegan restaurant offering an extensive Korean cuisine menu with dishes like savory pancake, rice noodle soups, dumplings, kimchi, and its signature Dr. K's soup. For dessert, enjoy ginger tea with ice cream and maple cookies. Quiet setting. Moderate.

312-666-7838

Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:30pm

Vegan sandwich shop attached to Upton's Naturals production facility. Offers an array of classic sandwiches made vegan: pastrami, Italian, tempeh, bacon seitan, BLT, and breakfast. Try a side of mashed potatoes & gravy or the fried bacon mac. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-274-5800

Now Open: Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm

Indian food restaurant, became all-vegan in summer 2013. Has sugar-free vegan desserts and drinks and sometimes raw vegan cheesecake; uses organic tofu sweeteners, agave syrup, and coconut sweetener. Weekdays is a la carte menu. Raw food night on Monday. Vegan buffet on Friday nights and all day Saturday & Sunday. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-251-3071

Tue-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

Raw catering and lifestyle coaching, relocated and opened this cafe location in Dec 2014. Moderate.

312-664-2729

Now Open: Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm

Raw food shop offering grab and go raw meals, snacks, and beverages. Has stool seating along the window. Also sells out of Clinton Street's French Market. Moderate.

773-360-7226

Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm

Little organic health bar offering cold pressed juices, superfood blends, wheatgrass, elixirs, goji bowls, and a few raw food items. Since May 2014. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-697-4857

Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm

Cafe providing coffee, tea, veggie sandwiches, bagels, and pastries. Breakfast includes an English muffin with vegan cheese and tempeh bacon. Slow brew coffee option. Casual and artsy with free Wi-Fi. Reported became all vegan since Apr 2013. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-840-0752

Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

A grab-n-go organic cold-pressed juice shop, opened May 2015. Also offering smoothies, nut milks, snacks, prepared raw food and salads.

773-661-1757

Now Open: Wed 3:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 1:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

Small cafe opened since 2013. Seats 16. Menu is vegan with an eclectic mix of American, Mexican, and Mediterranean food. Offers sandwiches, salads, nachos, and pizza. BYOB. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-561-5399

Now Open: Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm

Chicago vegan restaurant, since Nov 2013. Casual space. Provides all vegan food. Moderate.

773-275-8797

Now Open: Mon-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm

Was Alice and Friends Cafe and became part of the Loving Hut international chain of vegan restaurants inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Serves all vegan food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and vegan desserts. Chicago vegan restaurant serving Chinese and Asian cuisine. Cozy atmosphere. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-241-7800

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California; this one opened May 2014. Offers a menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Order at the counter. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-549-4904

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California; this one opened Aug 2011.Offers a menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Order at the counter. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-489-8480

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California. Offers an original menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

312-332-6332

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California. Offers an original menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. This outlet opened in Jan 2012. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

312-831-2729

Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm

Take-away only, raw food vendor in the Chicago French Market at Ogilvie Train Station. Makes organic raw vegan meals, drinks, and snacks, with a focus on nut-free. Salads, raw pizza, super food smoothies, wheat grass shots, coconut water, and rejuvelac. In 2013 opened another location at 51 W Huron St. Moderate.

773-224-0104

Now Open: Mon-Thu 7:00am-10:00pm, Fri 7:00am-11:00pm, Sat 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm

Soul Vegetarian serves comfort soul food that is vegan. Menu varies and might include lasagna, mac-n-cheese, and corn bread, desserts, and others. Brunch on Sunday. The Eternity Juice Bar is owned by the same people, and sells juices, elixirs, sandwiches, deli-style salads, and a few vegan groceries. Moderate.

773-472-8208

Now Open: Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Opened summer 2012, this is a vegan restaurant that serves Thai food. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-404-1109

Now Open: Mon 4:30pm-9:30pm, Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm

Opened June 2012, this vegan restaurant serves Thai food and is child-friendly. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-342-6585

Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm

Vegan food and tea bar inside Mariano's Fresh Market in Bucktown. Inexpensive.

773-764-1858

Now Open: Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Windy City's vegetarian Indian restaurant. Inexpensive.

773-728-0598

Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

This cafe is reportedly all vegan but may be uses honey in some items - please let happycow know. Moderate.

773-420-3832

Mon-Sat 10:30am-7:30pm

Casual vegan and vegetarian food restaurant opened summer 2014. Offers hot food as well grab n go juices and desserts. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

312-243-7100

Now Open: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm

Contemporary vegetarian food with seasonal menus. Vegan items are marked. Jan 2013 no longer offering Sunday brunch. The second floor is available for private functions. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-772-9446

Now Open: Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm

Vegetarian restaurant with eclectic menu featuring in-house-made seitan, fresh pasta, salads, sandwiches, local craft beers, wine and spirits. Many items can be made vegan upon request. Moderate.

312-587-1050

Now Open: Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

Chicago vegan food restaurant. Brunch served Sat 11am-2pm and Sun 11am-3pm. All vegan except for honey used in some dessert items. Moderate.

312-255-1590

Now Open: Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm

Menu is all vegan except for honey (this location only, others are all vegan). Slogan is "conscious comfort food." This is also the location of Karyn's Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant that's open 11am-3pm and 5:30-10pm, Sunday brunch 11:30am-3:30pm. Moderate.

773-342-1742

Now Open: Mon-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm

Veggie restaurant featuring an eclectic menu comprising ethnic inspired food. Influences from many different world regions. Contemporary decor. Confirmed open May 2012. Moderate.

773-338-8160

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Vegetarian Indian restaurant offering South Indian cuisine. Try the rava dosa and medhu vada. Moderate.

773-235-8807

Now Open: Mon-Thu 10:00am-11:00pm, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Opened Jun 2011 this is a vegetarian Mexican cuisine restaurant. Uses some soy meats and vegan Daiya cheese is available on request. Each day a daily dish and a soup. You can find vegan baked goods here. Inexpensive.

773-381-8011

The second location this vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Food can be made vegan if you choose the vegan cheese. Located in the Rogers Park area. Cash only. Inexpensive.

773-935-6696

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Providing all vegetarian and mostly vegan American comfort food for brunch and dinner with organic beers and wine, margaritas, vegan bakery, and desserts. Meat free since 1983. Patio seating available. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-252-3211

Now Open: Mon-Thu 10:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Opened fall-2012, this is the second location of the long-time operating, popular vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Serves American comfort food. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

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Listed below are popular and favorite yoga practice destinations in the vicinity of Secaucus, as well as other nearby cities located in New Jersey. There are dozens of professional yoga studios and education centers in Secaucus , NJ for complete health and fitness.

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Henderson, NV Buddhist Temples - The most mellow and peaceful temples you can find. Check out the Buddhist temples in Henderson, NV. Buddhism in Henderson, NV

If you are trying to reach nirvana and peace, then Henderson, NV's Buddhist temples can help you attain your tranquility. Henderson, NV Buddhist temples also can help you to find a way of enlightenment, so shrug off the confusion and uncertainty in life and find inner peace.

Buddhism is a very accepting path in life. We accept people with religious and atheist backgrounds. We can teach you the path to true inner peace and enlightenment -- and no one ever accused a Buddhist of forcing his or her views down someone's throat! If you're looking for a new philosophy, consider Buddhism. Our teachers will calm your raging spirit and show you the way.

Henderson, NV Buddhist temples offer a different insight into life and mankind's inner spirit. Find your own path at Henderson, NVs Buddhist temples. With over 360 million Buddhism followers in the world, there are bound to be different forms of Buddhism. Local Henderson, NV Buddhist temples offer several schools of Buddhism including Mahayana Buddhism, Tantric Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Western Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism. Although there are several schools of Buddhism, Buddhist ideology does maintain a sense of commonality. There are also Buddhist seminaries and studies that you can join. If this is of interest to you contact a local Henderson, NV Buddhist temple to learn more.

Quite often Buddhism is not viewed as a religion because it does not practice the worshiping of a single god, or a god in a physical form. The basic tenets of Buddhist teaching is quite simple, in that nothing is fixed or permanent, change is always possible, and that actions have consequences. If you really think about it, meditation is one way to a peaceful world. Sit, close your eyes, and relax your mind. See? Now if only we could make certain individuals do that...

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We are a small but growing congregation of people who feel that Buddhism provides afoundation on which to build our lives, freeing us fromstress and negativity. Rather than doing things with the idea of being worthy of going to a better place after death, we prefer to develop our Wisdom and Compassion now, which will help us to cope with daily life, and to enable us to improve our interactionswith the people around us. Our lives are guided by the Eight Fold Path (Right View, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Meditation).

Our services are held at 10:00 A.M. on the second Sunday of each month (except August), at 4110 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032 (click on Contact Us for map). We have a visiting minister sent to us and arranged by the BCA (Buddhist Churches of America). Our new home was made possible by some of our tenacious and prudent Sangha members, who started our Sangha almost 29 years ago. Our Sangha has come a long way, starting from a garage in a members home, and various buildings that we have rented, to our new home. The dress is casual and the atmosphere is warm and family friendly.

We are continuing a fundraising campaign to fund the final construction details of our new home, where everyone is welcome to visit. Please click this page for details.

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BoWZ SANGHAS Benevolent Street Zen Sangha Providence, RI

Boundless Way Temple/Worcester Zen Center*Worcester, MA

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Joseph Priestley Zen Community Northumberland, PA

Morning Star Sangha Newtonville, MA

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Boundless Way is an emerging Western Zen sangha, with lineage roots in Japanese Soto and Korean Linji.

The mission of Boundless Way Zen is to cultivate Zen in the West through:

The ideals of Boundless Way Zen are based on the example and teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha guided by the Bodhisattva Precepts and the teachings of the schools of Zen Buddhism. Our central value is to develop the realization of non-duality and its compassionate actualization.

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1. I will be mindful and reverential with all life, I will not be violent nor will I kill.

Avoid killing or harming any living being. I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures. I shall endeavor to protect and take care of all living creatures. Do not do harm to other beings.

"Life and limb are precious to every living being and nobody has the right to destroy the life of anotherfor any reason. But we know that human beings kill others individually and collectively in the name ofhuman rights, religion, peace, nation, race, culture and population control- all assumed good purposes. Hatred, jealousy, power, greed, ill will, selfishness, cruelty, callousness, pride, ignorance are incentivesthat provide and drive one to commit panatipata. This is a deviation from the Noble Eight Fold Path -Right understanding, thought and action." - The Buddhist Perspective of Lay Morality, Dr. Bodhippriya Subhadra Sinwardena

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"The precepts are to help us cut off our attachments, and when that is done,then all the precepts are kept naturally. And so I will ask you a question.Once upon a time, Zen Master Nam Cheon cut a cat in two with his knife. Was this a good or bad action? If you sit in silence, you are no betterthan rocks, but all speech is wrong. What can you do?" - Zen Master Wu Bong (Jacob Perl), Five Precepts

If a person does not harm any living being and does not kill or cause others to kill - that person is a true spiritual practitioner. - The Dhammapada

2. I will respect the property of others, I will not steal.

Avoid stealing. Do not take what is not yours to take. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given. Live simply and frugally.

"Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression,I am committed to cultivating loving kindness and learning ways to work for the well-beingof people, animals, plants, and minerals. I will practice generosity by sharing my time,energy, and material resources with those who are in real need. I am determined not tosteal and not to possess anything that should belong to others. I will respect the propertyof others, but I will prevent others from profiting from human suffering or the sufferingof other species on Earth." - The Five Precepts

"The second precept deals with taking things that are not given. This is more that justnot stealing. It means not coveting things in the material, psychological, or in the spiritualrealms. Desire stems from a feeling ofincompleteness. This precept teaches us to acceptourselves wholly and to make this total acceptance is to become complete, toattain the Buddha state." - Zen Master Wu Bong (Jacob Perl), Five Precepts

"The second Major Precept prohibits stealing. A disciple of the Buddha must not steal by oneself,encourage others to steal, facilitate stealing, steal with mantras, or involve oneself in the causes,conditions, methods, or karma of stealing, to the extent that one must not deliberately steal thepossessions of ghosts, spirits, or any other beings all valuables and possessions, includingsuch objects as small as a needle or a blade of grass. A Bodhisattva should give rise to a mindof filial compliance, kindness, and compassion toward the Buddha nature.... If instead aBodhisattva steals anothers valuables or possessions, a Bodhisattva Parajika (major) offense is committed." - Brahma Net Sutra

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3. I will be conscious and loving in my relationships, I will not give way to lust.

Avoid sexual irresponsibility. I undertake the precept to refrain from improper sexual activity. Do not engage in sexual misconduct.

"Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I vow to cultivate my responsibility and learn ways to protect the safety and integrity of individuals, couples, families and society. I am determined not to engage in sexual relations without love and long-term commitment. To preserve the happiness of myself and others, I am determined to respect my commitments and the commitments of others. I will do everything in my power to protect children from sexual abuse and to protect families from being broken by sexual misconduct." - The Five Wonderful Precepts. By Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

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4. I will honor honesty and truth, I will not deceive.

Avoid lying, or any hurtful speech. I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech. Refrain from lying, gossiping, slander, and spreading false rumors. Silence in precious, I will not gossip or engage in frivolous conversations.

"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others,I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy andhappiness to others and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can createhappiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certainand will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from utteringwords that can cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or the communityto break. I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts,however small." - The Five Precepts

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"Being mindful of suffering caused by careless or malicious speech, we are determined to use words to heal the wounds of misunderstanding, anger, hate, and fear." - The Five Wonderful Precepts - Blue Iris Sangha

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5. I will exercise proper care of my body and mind, I will not be gluttonous nor abuse intoxicants.

Avoid alcohol and drugs which diminish clarity of consciousness. I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. Refrain from intoxicants that cloud the mind.

"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful consumption, I vow to cultivate good health, both physical and mental, for myself, my family, and my society by practicing mindful eating, drinking, and consuming. I vow to ingest only items that preserve peace, well-being and joy in my body, in my consciousness, and in the collective body and consciousness of my family and society. I am determined not to use alcohol or any other intoxicants, or to ingest foods or other items that contain toxins, such as certain T.V. programs, magazines, books, films and conversations. I am aware that to damage my body and my consciousness with these poisons is to betray my ancestors, my parents, my society, and future generations. I will work to transform violence, fear, anger, and confusion by practicing a diet for myself and for society. I understand that a proper diet is crucial for self-transformation, and for the transformation of society." - The Five Wonderful Precepts. By Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.

"Being mindful of suffering caused by taking poisons into our bodies and minds, we are determined to take into our bodies and minds only those things that nourish awareness, life, and love. - The Five Wonderful Precepts - Blue Iris Sangha

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Comments by Michael P. Garofalo

Many people have not yet taken formal vows to abide by the Five Precepts yet continue to study Zen, engage in Zen practices, and identify with Zen viewpoints. Serious Zenstudentsand all monastics (monks and nuns) do take vows to abide by the Five Precepts in a formalceremony (Jukai - Japanese). Monastics abide by many additional Preceptsrelating to lifestyleand social behavior.Taking the Five Precepts represents one's formalentry into Buddhism, and represents a serious religious commitment to the Buddha (thehistorical Buddha, enlightened beings, as well as the Buddha nature in all), Dharma (Buddhist scriptures, wisdom literature, as well as the truths and insights wediscover while living), and the Sangha (the Buddhist communityas well as interrelations with allbeings).

The tendency of Zen writings and lectures to emphasize monistic metaphysics, and to discourage dualistic perspectives, will create some confusion for new students of Zen Buddhism who are considering its ethical aspects. Thinking about good and evil,right and wrong, or healthy minded and sick minded all involve making distinctions and dualistic perspectives.

On the whole, I have foundthat Zen masters and teachersand committed practitioners emphasize kindness,compassion, honesty, humility,love of work and the arts, down toearthness,sobriety, meditation, humor, simplicity,nonviolence, freedom, self-reliance,and enlightenment. However, wisdom andenlightenment are given the highest emphasis, and less is said about moral conformity or the moral reform of society.

"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets it."- Leonard Cohen

Yamas: Moral Observances and Restraints

1. Nonviolence, Not Harming, Not Killing Ahimsa 2. Truthfulness, Not Lying, Not Gossiping, Good Speech Satya 3. Not Stealing, Paying Debts, Not Gambling, Keeping Promises, Not Wasting Asteya 4. Divine Conduct, Immersed in Divinity, Celibacy, Following Marriage Vows Brahmacharya 5. Patience, Restraining Intolerance, Don't Argue, Slow Down Kahama 6. Steadfastness, Persistence, Perseverance, Industriousness Dhriti 7. Compassion, Kindness, Helpfulness Daya 8. Honest, Law Abiding, Not Cheating, Fair Arjava 9. Moderation, Proper Eating, Simplicity, Not Greedy Mithara and Aparigraha 10. Purity, Cleanliness, Proper Language, Keep Good Company Saucha

Niyamas: Spiritual Practices, Religious Observances, Values

1. Remorse, Humility, Apologize, Acknowledge Wrongdoing, Correct Your Faults Hri 2. Contentment, Serenity, Gratitude, Simplicity, Following Spiritual Values Santosha 3. Giving, Charity, Liberality, Volunteer, Support Worthwhile and Spiritual Causes Dana 4. Faith Astikya 5. Worship, Surrender to God, Love of God Ishvara Pujana 6. Scriptural Listening Sidhanta Shravana 7. Cognition, Self-Study, Meditation, Seek Knowledge, Follow Guru Mati and Svadhyaya 8. Sacred Vows Vrata 9. Recitation Japa 10. Austerity, Fervor, Effort, Work, Energy Tapas - Yamas and Niyamas From the Indian scriptures, The Upanishads: Shandilya and the Varuha. From 600-100 BCE Hinduism's Code of Conduct

See also Patanjalis Yoga Sutra, Circa 2nd Century CE (Yoga Sutra, Verses 2:30 2:34.)

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