'Wisdom traditions' are a distinct class of knowledge, providing new opportunities for creating deeply sustainable business.

1. on wisdom traditions
inspiring new vitality for sustainable business
why wisdom traditions?
Cranmore Foundation

2. why wisdom traditions?
today’s serious challenges require deeper quality solutions
creating outstanding solutions requires
mankinds’ deepest source of knowledge:
wisdom traditions

3. why wisdom traditions?
wisdom traditions are repositories of deep knowledge
about universal principles that govern reality

4. why wisdom traditions?
wisdom traditions aim to create exemplary living
they describe universal principles that govern
harmonious, prosperous and sustainable existence
these principles, reformulated as ‘design principles’
are at the heart of truly sustainable business

5. where are wisdom traditions found?
religions wisdom traditions
are the expression of universal principles
wisdom traditions
they are at the heart of religions and cultures
expressed as moral precepts, rituals and social customs
universal principles

6. where are wisdom traditions found?
a resurgence in books and magazines creates awareness
such original wisdom texts stimulate reflection and
interest in the traditions and its practices
when this happens in a culture,
what does it mean and what responsibility does it entail?

7. what do we know of about wisdom traditions?
in western culture our attention has been
focused on measurement and study of the material world
wisdom traditions’ attention has been elsewhere:
experiencing and expressing vital universal principles
governing all aspects of existence
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8. what do we know about wisdom traditions?
contrary to popular belief
wisdom traditions are evidence based:
their knowledge is structured, predictable, replicable,
transferable and has observable results
most often seen applied to personal, individual development
but might also be applied to
create successful organizations and societies

9. how can we re-connect with wisdom traditions?
•become aware of their possible contribution
•understand the fundamental principles
•reformulate as ‘design principles’
•identify possible application domains
develop, research and test
practical applications in business and society

10. how do we realize the opportunity of wisdom traditions?
create a dialogue between business and wisdom traditions
rephrasing wisdom’s possible contribution
rethinking business as a wisdom endeavour

11. cranmore foundation
the foundation recognizes the oppportunity that
wisdom knowledge provides for business
it stimulates awareness and research
by bringing together business and wisdom traditions
to develop modern practical applications of ancient knowledge
cranmorefoundation.org

12. on wisdom traditions
new vitality for deeply sustainable business
Cranmore Foundation
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