Ethical Living
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Applying the measure of non-aggression to systems
Analyze systemic structures through the lens of ahimsa (non-aggression) by identifying who benefits and who...
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A pathway for alleviating suffering
Apply the four noble truths framework to analyze a specific community issue by identifying the...
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Humble service
Analyze systemic issues within the community by evaluating their root causes and interconnected effects, then...
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Integrity and congruence with peaceful body, speech, and mind.
Evaluate personal conduct and motivations through systematic self-reflection, analyzing alignment between inner development and outer...
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Health and well-being of the body
Analyze the first noble truth's teaching that sickness is inherent to life while comparing Buddhist,...
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Challenging assumptions and conventions
Evaluate invalid assumptions and harmful dogmas, and generate skillful responses to challenge them using discriminating...
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Applying optimism and diligence when working with others
Differentiate between ordinary hope and authentic optimism in Buddhist practice; analyze how joyful effort (*virya*)...
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Letting others form their views
Analyze Buddha's non-dogmatic teaching approach as exemplified by ehipassiko ("come and see"); contrast this method...
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A Practical Framework for Ethical Living
Analyze how the eight components of the path work together to reduce suffering, then apply...
