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• Delicadeza


  Acting in a refined manner, being delicate in taste, good decorum, absolute obedience to what is right, legal, or ethical
• Bayanihan


  Spirit of unity within a group, individual cooperation and joint efforts
• Mañana habit


  Putting off something until another time, procrastination
• Frugality/pagtitipid


  Economical management of resources, being careful in spending, avoiding unnecessary expenses
• Niñgas cogon


  Eagerness at the beginning then losing interest shortly after, lack of follow-up
• Utang na loob


  Gratitude, debt of appreciation, feeling obligated to do something in exchange for favors
• Padrino system (palakasan/patronage system)


  Getting support, endorsement, or political appointment through family affiliation (nepotism) or friendship (cronyism), rather than merit
• Pakikisama/pakikipagkapwa-tao


  Shared understanding of the other person's personality and consciousness, treating others as equal with respect and integrity
• Amor Propio / self-respect


  Caring for oneself, self-love, sensitivity to personal insult or offending situation
• Hiya


  Shame, sense of social propriety, conforming with established cultural standards
• Bahala na


  Putting life in the hands of God, fatalistic, determination and risk-taking
• Suki system


  Loyal customer-supplier relationship, supplier gives discounts, good quality products/service, or credit line
• Palabra De Honor


  Individual's unwritten promise to someone to do or not do something, sense of truthfulness and honesty
• Lakas ng loob


  Courage, strength of mind or spirit to meet challenges bravely
• Pakikipagsapalaran


  Being venturous, ability to take risks even prone to potential loss
• Philippines is recognized as a family-centered country, practice of nepotism is evident
• Hiring relatives in business


  Not advantageous, cannot easily fire them even dissatisfied with their work performance
• Bayanihan is critical in the business world, interactions and willingness to collaborate with others will make or break a business</b>
• Buddhism


  Religion and philosophy that originated in ancient India and is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha
• Buddhism


  • Its core principles revolve around the pursuit of enlightenment through understanding and transcending suffering through practices such as meditation, ethical conduct, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion
• Siddhartha Gautama


  Founder of Buddhism
• Siddhartha Gautama's life


  1. Born into a wealthy family in present-day Nepal

  2. Chose to renounce his princely lifestyle and embrace a life of asceticism

  3. After years of rigorous meditation and self-discipline, he arrived at a moment of profound insight and experienced enlightenment at Bodh Gaya under the Bodhi tree

  4. As the Buddha, an enlightened being or "one who is awake", he remained on Earth to share his insights and wisdom with others

  5. Passed away around 483 B.C.E.
• Four Noble Truths


  The foundation of Buddhism
• Dukkha


  The truth of suffering, referring to being "incapable of satisfying" or "not able to bear or withstand anything"; the skandhas (components of a living human being) are also dukkha—our animated body is impermanent and will perish
• Samudaya


  The truth of the cause of suffering, which is greed, desire, or "tanha", thirst or craving
• Nirodha


  The truth of the end of suffering, where true happiness lies in understanding and addressing suffering, and when we let go of craving and attachment, we find relief from suffering
• Magga


  The truth of the path that frees us from suffering, which is the Eightfold Path that outlines the way to liberation from suffering
• Buddhism


  • Doesn't acknowledge a supreme god
  • The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation, and wisdom
  • Embraces the concepts of karma (the law of cause and effect) and reincarnation (the continuous cycle of rebirth)
• Dharma


  The Buddha's teachings, which emphasize wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity, and compassion as important virtues
• Five moral precepts in Buddhism

  • Prohibit killing living things
  • Taking what is not given
  • Sexual misconduct
  • Lying
  • Using drugs or alcohol
• Buddhism in Business


  • Mindfulness practices can enhance focus, decision-making, and stress management among employees, leading to improved productivity and job satisfaction
  • Buddhist teachings on empathy and compassion can inform leadership styles that prioritize understanding and supporting employees, fostering a positive work culture and enhancing team dynamics
  • Buddhist principles emphasize ethical conduct, which can lead business leaders to prioritize honesty, integrity, and fairness in their decision-making processes, resulting in stronger trust from customers and stakeholders
• Businesses that use Buddhist concepts


  • Google - integrates mindfulness practices
  • Colourette Cosmetics - a cruelty-free brand
  • Amazon - constantly evolving and diversifying its services, embodies adaptability
  • Patagonia - prioritizes environmental sustainability and employee well-being
• Christianity first emerged from Judaism in the Middle East in the mid-1st century
• Christianity began 2,000 Years Ago
• Christianity originally had very few followers
• The Four Books of Gospels

  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John
• Share of global population affiliated with major religious groups in 2022, by religion: Jews 0.2%, Christian 31.6%, Muslims 25.8%, Hindus 15.1%, Unaffiliated 14.4%, Buddhist 6.6%, Other religions 0.8%
• Main Beliefs of Christianity

  • There's only one God, and he created the heavens and the earth
  • God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to save the world
  • Christians contend that Jesus will return to earth again
  • Holy Bible includes important scriptures that outline Jesus's teachings
  • They follow the Old Testament of the Bible, and also embrace the New Testament
  • The cross is a symbol of Christianity
  • Most important holidays are Christmas and Easter
• Dogma (in Christianity)


  A belief communicated by divine revelation and defined by church
• Christian Dogmas


  • Christians profess a common loyalty to the Bible and common acceptance of the twin dogmas of the Trinity and the God-Manhood of Jesus