Formulated by thich nhat hanh in vietnam during the war, the fourteen precepts of the order of interbeing are a penetrating expression of traditional buddhist morality coming to terms with contemporary issues this revised second edition of interbeing includes a new introduction that updates the development of the worldwide community practicing these precepts new versions of two of the precepts, and the full text of the charter of the order of interbeing be open to receive others viewpoints, to learn throughout your entire life live simply and share time, energy, and material resources with those in need find whatever means possible to protect life and prevent war