*“Originally defined as avoiding certain specific harmful occupations and practices, “right livelihood” is a Buddhist concept now interpreted to mean work that makes a difference, benefits the community, and is personally fulfilling. See Claude Whitmyer, “Doing Well by Doing Good,” in Mindfulness and Meaningful Work, ed. Claude Whitmyer (Berkeley: Parallax Press, 1994), pp. 9–15.

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