16 Guidelines for Life

Tools and Training for a Happy and Meaningful Life

The Guidelines

How we think

1.   Humility
2.   Patience
3.   Contentment
4.   Delight

How we act

5.   Kindness
6.   Honesty
7.   Generosity
8.   Right Speech

How we relate to others

9.   Respect
10. Forgiveness
11. Gratitude
12. Loyalty

How we find meaning

13. Aspiration
14. Principles
15. Service
16. Courage

 

The 16 Guidelines in Ready Set Happy, the 16 Guidelines resource for children

Some of the key words used in Ready Set Happy are a little different, partly for historical reasons, and partly because we were looking for the words that would be most effective for that age group.

How we think

1.   Humility
2.   Patience
3.   Contentment
4.   Delight

How we act

5.   Kindness
6.   Honesty
7.   Generosity
8.   Thoughtful Speech

How we relate to others

9.   Respect
10. Forgiveness
11. Gratitude
12. Responsibility

How we find meaning

13. Principles
14. Aspiration
15. Service
16. Courage


For more information about the ancient Tibetan origin of the Guidelines, click here.