1. What is the main difference between obtaining an understanding of Buddhist ethics and the Western traditions we have studied so far? What implications does this have for the 'study' of ethics? 2....

1. In Buddhism, the application of the term used for ethics is Śīla or sīla (Pāli). Śīla is one of three parts of the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism, which is a code of conduct that symbolizes dedication to attain peace which self-restraint with nonviolence or freedom from harm as the main motivation. In any of the major traditions of Buddhism and, a fortiori, the large and heterogeneously complex tradition of Buddhism as a whole, no one Western meta-ethical theory offers an appropriate theoretical basis for understanding moral thought.
2. Buddhist perspective to achieve highest amount of peace is complex to apply in a profit driven business world; in modern context, multiple dimensions of business goals dominate the functioning of the organizations and attaining the highest degree of profit is one of them. However, with increased participation in CSR practices, it has been now ensured that the organizations must understand their roles and responsibilities in marinating social and environmental harmony. Thus, a slight implication of the Buddhist values in...