Ethical Insight
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Creating codes of conduct inspired by the Vinaya
Analyze the purpose and structure of the Vinaya as both monastic discipline and community harmony...
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Understanding how spiritual principles become practical rules
Analyze the relationship between individual ethics and community agreements using Buddhist frameworks; evaluate the effectiveness...
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Learning community agreements that help everyone thrive
Design and implement classroom agreements that reflect Buddhist principles of non-harm and mutual benefit; practice...
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Creating family and classroom agreements that help everyone feel safe
Compare family rules, classroom agreements, and simple community guidelines by identifying what makes each group...
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Greed vs. Sustainability
Evaluate unsustainable practices; design alternatives that challenge materialist mindsets; and analyze how craving and desire...
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Buddhism in Southeast Asia
Analyze the foundational principles, practices, and scriptural authority of Theravada Buddhism, compare and contrast Theravada...
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The logic of making and keeping vows
Analyze the logic and purpose of taking vows in Buddhist practice, evaluate how different types...
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Comparative philosophy
Analyze the Buddha's teachings in relation to other philosophical and scientific perspectives, evaluating points of...
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Everyone is responsible for their own awakening
Analyze how the Buddha's teaching on self-mastery challenges common assumptions about external salvation or rescue,...
