What Is the Purpose of Life? The Answer That Determines Success or Failure in Business

In this dharma talk, Venerable Thich Chan Quang teaches that the purpose of our life shapes the purpose of our work. Only by living for the happiness of all beings can we build a truly sustainable enterprise.

Have you ever lain alone on a gently swaying hammock, gazing at the clouds and sky, asking yourself: "What is the purpose of my life?" This question may seem grand, yet if you can answer it, you will also find the answer to: "Why do I work? Why do I engage in business?" In a conversation with managers from a large corporation, Venerable Thich Chan Quang began with this very question. It appears simple, but it is actually the root of every decision in both work and life.