Bodhisattva 4.0: A Primer for Engaged Buddhists

Bodhisattva 4.0 is a collection of simple conversation-starters about very difficult questions. It is not meant to provide answers but rather to encourage mindful reflection and action. The ideas presented here come from a Buddhist perspective but not in an exclusive way. Good ecology embraces biodiversity and adaptation. In that spirit Buddhist ecology draws upon ideas that will benefit all of us irrespective of their origins. We are poised on the inflection point of the fourth industrial revolution. Hence the title of this book Bodhisattva 4.0. To some it appears as the dawning of a brave new world. To others it appears as the precipice above the inferno.You have before you 108 meditations. They are organized into twelve subject areas and each area comprises nine topics. Each topic is presented as a two-page spread that includes resources for further study. In total the book contains more than 500 easily accessible online resources.Sections and topics include: TECHNOLOGY: Tools Design Designed Society Ecology Prajna Happiness Responsibility DegrowthFUTURE: Emergence Anthropecene Tech Paradigm Tech Mess Tech Salvation History Ethics Magic ImaginePRACTICE: Life Hack Mr. Natural Meditation Faith Vows Secular Prayer Mind Only UpayaCULTURE: Child Addicted Buddhist Apps Buddhist P2P Buddha Stuff Buddhist Geek Social Citizen BodhisattvaVIOLENCE: Kali Yuga War Guns Race Gender War on Women Watcher State Titans WhistleblowerWORK: Consumer Maker Money Work 3.0 Progress Performance Corporation Share GivePLAY: #Nowtrending @Troll Celebrity Media Mobile Porn Interactive Information ArtCOMPUTERS: Reality Network AI Cyborg Singularity Ubicomp Code Hive LoveACTION: Global Engaged Saffron Revolution Scandal Silk Road Good Works Petitions Slogans BlogsFOOD: All Beings Vicious Samsara Farm Meat Veg Food Insecurity Eat Drink PackageHEALTH: Birth Old Age Sickness Death Biotech Life Support Abortion Drugs Mental HealthPLANET: Bodhimandala Earth Water Fire Air Biosphere Energy Capacity The CommonsThis book is designed specifically for Buddhist teachers and community leaders who want to go beyond basic statements of caring for the planet to understand the complex nature of emerging technologies and their implications and to chart a course of sustainable development for the world of tomorrow.As a Buddhist practitioner of some 40+ years and as environmental activist and a technological design teacher for almost as long I believe Buddhism has lots to offer in the conversations about Earths future but we also have to listen and learn from experts in the field. Thats why each topic includes resources for further study and networking as well as resources presenting some Buddhist context where relevant.Hopefully this book will inspire and facilitate your Engaged Buddhist practice and community outreach with new tools. Were all in this together.