The *Vinaya* and Codes of Conduct

Conduct

  • 136CThe Vinaya and Codes of Conduct
    Analyze 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.
  • 136DThe Vinaya and Codes of Conduct
    Analyze 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.
  • 136BThe Vinaya and Codes of Conduct
    Design 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.
  • 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.
  • 120BSkillful Communication in Action
    Apply the five-question framework (true, helpful, kind, gentle, timely) to real classroom situations; practice conflict resolution steps through structured role-plays; and implement peer mediation techniques using harmonious speech principles in actual conflicts.
  • 133BExploring Boundaries
    Create simple diagrams showing your school within larger community areas, identify authority figures and map school buildings, compare when boundaries are helpful versus problematic, practice setting healthy boundaries through classroom rituals, and co-write a land acknowledgment that honors the people who first cared for this land.
  • 133CExploring Boundaries
    Investigate your school’s location and boundaries by mapping local areas and authorities, research and present the history of your school’s land including indigenous peoples who lived here, analyze how personal boundaries change over time, and demonstrate healthy boundary-setting practices through role-play and simple rituals.
  • 505EGenerosity and Offerings
    Analyze the relationship between creative offering and the paramita of generosity; evaluate how releasing attachment to artistic outcomes transforms the creative process into dharma practice; and synthesize understanding of lila (divine play) by creating collaborative artworks that embody selfless generosity while maintaining joyful spontaneity.
  • 133AExploring Boundaries
    Learn your school’s name and identify main buildings and playground areas, point to school boundaries during guided walks, practice simple boundary respect through ‘May I?’ games, and participate in group activities that create gentle boundaries like circle time and turn-taking.

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