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“Dual Purpose” Principle Chapter 2. The universe is governed by principles 2.
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Transcript of “Dual Purpose” Principle Chapter 2. The universe is governed by principles 2.
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Universal Principles
Definition: “Universal” 1. Present or occurring everywhere.
Therefore, these principles must apply: • In past, present and future;• All cultures and nations; • In science and religion
– all religions.
Mind & Body Man & Woman
+ -Masculine
Feminine
InternalNature
External Form
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Dual Characteristics
“Dual Purpose” Principle
“Pair System” Principle
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind Body HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Body
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
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Animals: Instinct movement, behavior
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Tropism Body
Body
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Tropism Body
Atoms
Body
Nat. Law
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Tropism Body
Atoms
Body
Particles
Energy
Nat. Law
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Nat. Law
Nat. Law
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Tropism Body
Atoms
Body
Particles
Energy
Nat. Law
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Nat. Law
Nat. Law
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
100% Freedom 100% Freedom
• Unlearned
• Instinctual
• Automatic
• Programmed
• Unlearned
• Instinctual
• Automatic
• Programmed
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Int. Nature Ext. Form
Mind
Instinct
Body
Tropism Body
Atoms
Body
Particles
Energy
Nat. Law
HumansHumans
AnimalsAnimals
PlantsPlants
AtomsAtoms
ParticlesParticles
Nat. Law
Nat. Law
Dual Characteristics
MoleculesMolecules
100% Freedom 100% Freedom
• Unlearned
• Instinctual
• Automatic
• Programmed
• Unlearned
• Instinctual
• Automatic
• Programmed
100% Responsible 100% Responsible M.B.A. M.B.A. Mind Body Alignment Mind Body Alignment
Mind & Body Alignment
Proper mind-body alignment is achieved by:
Living for the sake of othersbecause that is how we are created:
the mind is above body.
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Law vs. Freedom
We need laws, but…We need laws, but…If imposed Bitter, anger & rebel If ignored Anarchy & chaos
Solution:Solution:Self-imposed Good Education
A Balanced Education
1. Education to be good(We must learn to be good, too)
2. Education to be smart(We must learn to be smart)
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… the mind is the best of friends; … [or] the mind will remain the greatest enemy.
Bhagavad Gita 6:6
Dhammapada Chapter 1: The Pairs
1. Mind is the forerunner… If one speaks or acts with a wicked mind, suffering follows
2. …If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, affection follows...
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“Ask and it will be given to you;seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
Matthew 7:7
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$111 billion in revenues in 2000
Largest Bankruptcy in Human History
Lessons Learned:1.Poverty does not cause corruption.2.Education will not solve corruption.
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“I’m sorry and ashamed”Bernard Madoff pleads guilty
This has been called the biggest swindle in Wall Street history; involving as much as $65 billion.
March 13, 2009
Dhammapada 14:187
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The greed of a person is not satisfied by a shower
of gold coins…
The greed of a person is not satisfied by a shower
of gold coins…
“Dual Purpose” Principle
Of sacrifices, the sacrifice performed… by those who desire no reward, is the nature of goodness.
Bhagavad Gita 17:11
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“Dual Purpose” Principle
"What is that love which is based on greed? When there is greed, the love is false."
Adi Granth, pg. 161
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“Dual Purpose” Principle
“Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.”
Luke 17:33
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“Dual Purpose” Principle
養心莫善於寡欲
To nourish the mind there is nothing better than to make the desires few.
孟子 - Mengzi
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Particles
Atoms
Molecules
Plants
Animals
Hierarchy of Creation:
Energy
Living for the Higher Purpose
People
GodGod
What animal serves human beings the most?40
Abraham’s Sacrifice
Growth
Stage
CompletionStage
FormationStage Dove & Pigeon Dove & Pigeon Dove & Pigeon Dove & Pigeon
Goat & Ram Goat & Ram Goat & Ram Goat & Ram
Heifer (Cow)Heifer (Cow)Heifer (Cow)Heifer (Cow)
(Jews, Christians & Muslims)
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Body
“Dual Purpose” Principle
Mind
Public Private>
Mind – Body Alignment:
1. Universal Found in Science & taught by all Religions.
2. Addresses: Corruption, Pollution, Human Conflict, Exploitation, Obscenity…
3. The Essential to Human Development & Character
4. Central to Education.5. Absolute Standard of
Goodness: Live for Others6. Basis for True Freedom and
Self-Governance.