Buddhism can help you build a sustainable company
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- 17:02 19/05/2022
DNHN - It is not new to apply Buddhist principles to business as one of the variables that help move the nation in the right direction. Because of this, companies that incorporate Buddhist principles into their operations will see their goods improve in quality, and their brands will become better recognized by customers as a result. build customer confidence in the brand and expand its reach.
In today's market economy, global integration, and severe rivalry for goods and services, business is the most difficult career. There are always several options open to business owners, and they must consider the costs and advantages.
Many companies in today's competitive market focus only on how to maximize profits at the expense of other ethical considerations. Professional ethics are thrown out the window in favour of economic gain at the price of human welfare and the environment.

Many corporations, to maximize profits, have neglected customer health, competed unjustly, introduced dangerous ingredients and additives to their goods, and so on. This affects not just legitimate businesses but also causes psychological uneasiness, concern for customers, and public health. As a result, bringing Buddhist thought to business is a viable solution to the aforementioned issue.
Each person's employment, according to Buddhism, influences his or her opinions and thinking. To retain one's conscience, it is vital to avoid things like selling stimulants, hazardous chemicals, weapons, and living beings, and avoiding murdering animals.
For the reasons stated above, Buddhist philosophy is becoming more popular. Buddhist principles have assisted companies in harmonizing competitive aspects, increasing sustainability, and getting along with and amongst people. nature. A Japanese specialist in Buddhist economics has described a Buddhist economic model with essential qualities such as: benefiting many topics; being based on the principles of tolerance and harmony; and protecting the Earth's sustainability.
First, examine the importance of having a clean conscience. Businesspeople are always concerned about money. Customers avoid businesses because they lose their morals when they see a profit. To emphasize reputation, quality, and longevity, associate business with Tam. Sloppy, unclean work indicates corruption and failure.
From long ago, honest business experts have campaigned for self-benefit and self-interest. Business requires cooperation to benefit both sides; partnerships are lasting and profitable. Consider others' benefits as your own to avoid losing greater values. If you put your interests first, the company will collapse and be destroyed by society, thus it's important to work and expand cooperatively for long-term benefits.

Third, impermanence: In Buddhism, everything changes with the universe. There are helpful and disruptive changes. That's legality. Rebuild if a corporate attempt fails, even if it means losing lead and fishing. Making and destroying are ephemeral. Failure may lead to greater opportunities. Our job is to be happy.
Fourth, Causality: Causality is an objectively existent law in the construction of a better and more wealthy nation and society. There will be favourable payback if firms and entrepreneurs operate with a pure mentality, benefiting themselves while also considering the interests of others.
Applying Buddhist thinking to the business may be said to incorporate Buddhist philosophy into commercial operations, which will assist in improving relationships positively, allowing enterprises to easily attain distant objectives. The Buddha taught that it is a great thing if a person can become wealthy through their hard work and wisdom and then learns how to use that wealth to help themselves or others.
Mr Le Phuoc Vu is a successful businessman who believes in Buddhism and depends on the Buddhist spirit to do business. Mr Vu founded Hoa Sen Joint Stock Company in 2001 with empty hands. The lotus blossom is also a well-known Buddhist emblem.
This businessman is involved in several humanitarian efforts, most notably inviting Nick Vujicic to deliver an inspiring lecture in Vietnam in May 2013. His family has a Buddhist history, according to him, and his paternal grandmother has been a monk since 1972, following the mendicant order. The three guys then followed Buddhism. This businessman was raised with family values. Mr Vu's concept of Buddhism at the time was more religious than spiritual enlightenment, insight, and mastery.
Vu Tien
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