Ten Virtuous and 10 Nonvirtuous Actions

• 456ESense Restraint

  Analyze the Buddha’s teachings on sense restraint; evaluate how sensory input influences mental states, thoughts, and emotions; and develop the habit of pausing before reacting to sensory experiences.
• 307EThe Logic of Practicing Virtue

  Recall the ten virtuous and non virtuous actions, and analyze how applying these principles creates beneficial effects in daily life.
• 310EKarma Overview

  Analyze the concept of karma, differentiating between intentional actions and their outcomes, and evaluate how personal choices, including intentions, words, and actions, create effects for oneself and others.
• 230EThree Yanas: Theravada Buddhism

  Analyze the foundational principles, practices, and scriptural authority of Theravada Buddhism, compare and contrast Theravada approaches to liberation with Mahayana and Vajrayana perspectives, and evaluate how different cultural contexts have shaped the preservation and expression of early Buddhist teachings.
• 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.
• 136The Vinaya and Codes of Conduct

  Analyze 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.
• 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.
• 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.