Ethical Conduct in Daily Life

• 116ENot Killing/Vegetarianism

  Formulate a clear rationale for your choice regarding vegetarianism, and evaluate your capacity to demonstrate tolerance and understanding towards those who make different choices.
• 119EPracticing Paramitas in Society

  Analyze how the first three paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience) function as frameworks for cross-cultural ethical behavior; evaluate cultural etiquette practices through the lens of Buddhist principles; and design respectful engagement strategies that honor diverse customs while maintaining commitment to non-harm and beneficial action.
• 109EBeing Peace

  Evaluate personal conduct and motivations through systematic self-reflection, analyzing alignment between inner development and outer engagement. Implement practices that cultivate genuine peace and non-aggression as foundations for authentic social action, demonstrating how contemplative self-awareness enhances the integrity and effectiveness of efforts to create beneficial change.
• 115ETen Virtues

  Categorize the ten virtuous and non virtuous actions according to body, speech, and mind; analyze the causal relationship between specific actions and their karmic consequences; and evaluate contemporary ethical dilemmas by applying the ten virtues framework to complex real-world situations involving technology, environmental issues, and social justice.
• 117AThe Five Precepts

  Practice simple acts of kindness and caring in daily classroom situations; demonstrate gentle treatment of classroom pets, plants, and materials; show sharing and asking permission through role-play activities; and express care for others through kind words and helpful actions.
• 117BThe Five Precepts

  Implement the five children’s precepts (reverence for life, generosity, body responsibility, harmonious speech, mindful consumption) in daily activities; practice asking permission, sharing resources, and speaking truthfully; and reflect on how following these guidelines affects classroom harmony and personal well-being.
• 117CThe Five Precepts

  Investigate biographical accounts of how Buddhist practitioners and ethical leaders have applied precept principles in challenging situations; analyze moral dilemmas through the lens of the five precepts; and synthesize understanding by creating narratives that demonstrate how ethical conduct navigates complex real-world scenarios.
• 117DThe Five Precepts

  Investigate the practical application of the five precepts in contemporary ethical dilemmas; experiment with precept-based decision-making in complex social situations; and evaluate how Buddhist ethical frameworks support personal integrity and social responsibility in modern contexts.
• 117EThe Five Precepts

  Analyze the five precepts (pancha shila) as both restraints from harmful action and foundations for positive ethical development; evaluate contemporary applications of each precept in complex modern situations; and synthesize understanding by examining how precept practice creates conditions for mental purification and spiritual progress.