Abstract
Right action requires a careful examination of our behavior. It encompasses the protection of life, and the preservation of wellbeing of all living creatures in the broadest sense possible. In Buddhist circles, right action consists of three main considerations: no killing, no stealing, no sexual misconduct. Reviewing the actions of Ray Anderson, Jeremiah Kimbugweh, Kenton Lee and Arpit Dhupar, this chapter illustrates the critical need for right action.
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Marques, J. (2019). Right Action. In: Lead with Heart in Mind. Copernicus, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17028-8_6
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