An Interbeing Anim Zemirot

An Interbeing Anim Zemirot Chazzan: 1) Do not be - idolatrous about-or bound to any doctrine. Kahal: All systems - of thought-are not -absolute truth. 2) Do not think-that the knowledge you possess -is changeless, absolute truth. Be ready to learn-throughout your entire life-and to observe reality -at all times. 3) Do not force others,- including children,-by any means,- to adopt your views. Help others renounce -fanaticism and narrowness,-through compassionate speech. 4) Do not avoid -contact with suffering -awaken yourself and others -to the reality of suffering. Find ways to be -with those who are suffering -including personal visits, and positive images. 5) Do not-accumulate wealth-while millions are hungry. Do not take -as the aim of your life -fame, wealth, or sensual pleasure. 6) Do not maintain - anger or hatred. Deeply understand - those causing anger and hatred: Learn to look-at other beings-with the eyes -of compassion. 7) Do not-lose yourself-in your surroundings. Learn to practice -conscious breathing-in order to regain composure -of body and mind. 8) Do not utter words -that create discord-and cause the community to break. Make every effort-to reconcile-and resolve all conflicts, however small. 9) Do not say untruthful things- that cause division and hatred. -Always speak truthfully -and constructively. Have the courage to speak out -about situations of injustice, -even when doing so may threaten your own safety. 10) Do not use -the Jewish community -for politics or personal gain. A religious community -should take a clear stand against oppression -and should strive to avoid engaging in -partisan conflict. 11) Do not live- with a vocation that is harmful -to humans and nature. Select-a vocation -which helps realize -your ideal of compassion. 12) Do-not kill. Do not-let kill. Find-whatever means possible-to protect life -and to prevent war. 13) Possess-nothing that should-belong to others. Yet prevent -others -from enriching themselves from suffering. 14) Do not-mistreat your body. Learn to handle it-with respect. In sexual relationships-be aware of future suffering. Respect the rights and commitments of others. Together: Meditate - for the sake of the world -into which you are bringing new life.