NAW statutes

Our association's objectives

(1) The fostering of mindfulness, compassion, understanding, and wisdom among members through the organization and conduct of meditation gatherings, retreats, ceremonies, and other forms of events designed to practice and deepen Buddhist practice, as well as to facilitate dialogue regarding the application of Buddhist practice.

(2) The collective practice of meditation and mindfulness among members.

(3) The innovative further development of Buddhist methods and insights relevant to our contemporary era and our economy.

(4) The harnessing of the potential inherent in Buddhist teachings, practice, and wisdom for today's economy and for the economic conduct of individuals.

(5) The organization and conduct of events—such as seminars, retreats, lectures, conferences, and other suitable formats—based on Buddhist teachings.

(6) To support one another in gaining a shared understanding of deeper economic interconnections and to work together toward a more mindful economy.

(7) To connect, inspire, and encourage individuals who engage with economic contexts and institutions on the basis of Buddhist teachings, practice, and ethics.

(8) The hosting of "Mindful Co-Working" days, inspirational evenings, discussion circles, and other collaborative events that deepen our understanding of the potential of mindful economic engagement and meditation practice.

(9) The creation of books, articles, videos, and other media that highlight the potential of mindful economic engagement in the spirit of Buddhist teachings.

(10) The organization and conduct of actions, demonstrations, and campaigns that support the objectives of the Association.

(11) The internationalization of our mission through the translation of relevant books, publications, and tools, as well as by supporting the establishment of regional groups in non-German-speaking regions.

(12) The support and establishment of initiative groups and regional chapters of the NAW. (13) The initiation of projects and communities of knowledge and practice in the field of mindful business (e.g., "Mindfulness in Organizations").

(14) The substantive further development of our core thematic areas through our own research, research collaborations, and other suitable methods and projects.

(15) The development and dissemination of proven methods of mindful business.

(16) The development and dissemination of a mindfulness-based and Buddhist-inspired business ethics.

(17) The establishment of a network of practitioners across the most diverse sectors of our economy—within companies, at universities, among students, in editorial offices, and within various Buddhist institutions.

(18) Systematic press and media relations within this thematic field.

(19) The aim and purpose is not to commercially exploit the Dharma, to propagate a "Buddhism Lite," or to promote a concept of mindfulness that lacks an ethical foundation.

(20) To finance these activities, the Association collects membership dues and donations.