Strategies for Teaching Buddhist Ethics through the Literature of Synshai

Abstract

        This article aims to present ethical principles of practicein Synshai literature four important ethical principles: 1) precepts the principles of conduct in the normal happy life; 2) gratitude which is to know the benefactor and to give them in return; 3) loving kindness which is the dhamma of love and good wishes to the others and all animals; 4) Ten Dhammas of the King, which is a principle of the king who acts as a ruler by helping people, society and nation to happiness and peace.