Ethics & Civics
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224ECross-Cultural DialogueDesign thoughtful, respectful questions to investigate others’ beliefs and lineage, balancing confidence, tact, and humility, and evaluate how this approach enhances cross-cultural understanding.
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136The Vinaya and Codes of ConductAnalyze the purpose and structure of the Vinaya as both monastic discipline and community harmony framework, evaluate contemporary ethical conventions using Buddhist principles of non-harm and mutual benefit, and collaborate in creating community agreements that reflect dharmic values while addressing modern contexts.
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136DThe Vinaya and Codes of ConductAnalyze the historical development of the Vinaya within its cultural context and evaluate its adaptation across different Buddhist societies; compare monastic codes with contemporary institutional policies to understand how spiritual principles translate into practical governance; and synthesize understanding by examining how traditional wisdom can inform modern community building while respecting cultural diversity.
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136CThe Vinaya and Codes of ConductAnalyze the relationship between individual ethics and community agreements using Buddhist frameworks; evaluate the effectiveness of different approaches to creating and maintaining group harmony; and synthesize understanding by developing criteria for assessing whether community agreements support both personal growth and collective flourishing.
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136BThe Vinaya and Codes of ConductDesign and implement classroom agreements that reflect Buddhist principles of non-harm and mutual benefit; practice conflict resolution using agreed-upon procedures; and demonstrate leadership in maintaining community agreements while adapting them as group needs change.
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136AThe Vinaya and Codes of ConductCompare family rules, classroom agreements, and simple community guidelines by identifying what makes each group work well together; demonstrate how different families and communities create helpful rules; and practice following agreements that help everyone feel safe and included in different settings.
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105Right Motivation in LeadersAnalyze the motivations behind leaders’ decisions by evaluating evidence of the three poisons versus the three antidotes in their words and actions. Compare how leaders with altruistic versus self-serving motivations impact their communities, then develop criteria for assessing whether leadership decisions align with Buddhist principles of non-harm and benefit to others.
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105DRight Motivation in LeadersApply right motivation principles from the eightfold path to evaluate leadership decisions by practicing the assessment of personal and others’ motivations using Buddhist criteria, implementing right intention in their own leadership opportunities, and designing intervention strategies when witnessing harmful leadership motivations.
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105CRight Motivation in LeadersInvestigate the three poisons in leadership decisions by observing how greed, anger, and ignorance affect group dynamics, recognizing these patterns in themselves and others, and implementing strategies to transform poison-motivated actions into helpful ones.
