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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
Secular Ethics (Foundational Concepts)
A system of universal human values based on the pillars of common humanity and interdependence that
adhere to common sense, common experience, and science. Recognizes a single religious answer to the
world’s problems can never be universal, because there is no one religion upon which all the people of the
world can agree.
Self-Compassion (Skill 4, Self-Compassion)
Deeply understanding the true causes of happiness and suffering, as well as cultivating greater contentment
with, and acceptance of, what we have. The goal of self-compassion is to build confidence and resolve in
one’s ability to achieve lasting well-being, resilience, and inner freedom. It is also the ability to see reality
more clearly.
Self-Cultivation (Three-in-Three Educational Model of Compassionate Integrity)
Refers to the skills that help one relate to oneself in a way that leads towards greater self-compassion and
prepares one for being in more productive relationships with others. This is the first domain of knowledge
in the Three-in-Three Educational Model of CIT.
Self-Inquiry (Skill 4, Self-Compassion)
The process by which we examine our motivations and behaviors, and see more clearly the kinds of
motivations and behaviors that lead towards genuine happiness for ourselves and others, and the kinds that
lead towards greater difficulties and suffering for ourselves and others.
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