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The present study investigates the enduring relevance of Buddhist ethics in contemporary society, offering a thorough examination of the timeless principles of Buddhism and their modern implementations. It begins with an overview of the historical relevance of Buddhist ethics, highlighting key texts like the Tripitaka and core ethical principles like the Five Precepts and the Noble Eightfold Path. After that, the paper compares and contrasts these with Western ethical systems and Hindu ethics, emphasizing both parallels and differences. The paper expands to include ancient Buddhist concepts’ applicability in political administration, business ethics, and environmental conservation by looking at how they translate to contemporary ethical quandaries. Practical application of these ethics is proved by the case studies that reveal how Buddhist mindfulness may be effectively integrated into mental health and conflict resolution settings. The paper also gives arguments against challenges to application of the ancient ethics in local current contexts such as the cultural resistance and scholarly critiques and how to counter these arguments. Its conclusion prescribes the necessity of future research and more using Buddhist ethics in the modern social systems. The implication of this paper is to strengthen the importance of Buddhist ethics and to present the argument that these ethics continue to be useful and relevant in addressing current national and global challenges.

Five Precepts, Karma and Rebirth, Mindfulness and Mental Health, Noble Eightfold Path, Buddhist Ethics