The Simple Life: an Example of Non Greed

It may seem strange to use a Hollywood actor as an example of the Yogic concepts of Non Greed and Non Covetousness, but a recent article about Jason Scott Lee (one of my favorite actors, and a very talented one at that) shows that not everyone aspires to be rich and famous. He gave up the fast track life to restore a portion of the Hawaiian rainforest while living simply off the grid (no electricity or running water, washing his clothes by hand, etc.). He still accepts acting jobs that interest him and serve to finance his restoration project. He could be making a ton of money and live in a huge house and own several expensive cars and appear in all the tabloids and most likely be very unhappy. Instead, Jason Scott Lee has chosen to simplify his life to the bare essentials and be happy.

What more could anyone want from life?

Click on the link (an example of Non Greed) for an article on Jason and his work restoring the native plants on his land, farming taro using methods taught by Japanese pioneer Masanobu Fukuoka, and other things...

The second link (an example of Non Greed 2) is another interview with Jason on the occasion of the release of Lilo and Stitch 2; he used the opportunity to teach the reporters about his philosophy of harmonious living on the land.

Jason Scott Lee's movies have included: Map of the Human Heart, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Soldier, Rapa Nui, Lilo and Stitch, and Time Cop 2: The Berlin Decision. Upcoming projects include: Only the Brave (about the Japanese American unit that fought in WW2) and The Nomad (shot in Kazakhstan).