Appreciation and Joy
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How all that arises depends on interconnected causes and conditions
Investigate the interconnected nature of phenomena through direct observation; cultivate appreciation for the web of...
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Buddhist approaches to ecological responsibility
Compare and contrast Buddhist, indigenous, and Western perspectives on environmental responsibility; analyze how Buddhist principles...
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Languages related to Buddhism
Analyze the evolution of dharma transmission across linguistic boundaries from Magadhi Prakrit to contemporary languages;...
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The preciousness of human life from a Buddhist perspective
Analyze the Buddhist teaching on the rarity and preciousness of human birth using the traditional...
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Elemental and emotional energy seen as awakened wisdom
Implement practices that honor the five elements in daily life. Lead guided meditations that explore...
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Cultivating an immeasurable mind
Analyze the distinctive qualities and antidotes of each immeasurable by examining their progression from conditional...
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Relaxing the competitive mind
Implement a positive, playful approach to competition without attachment to outcomes; practice observing and releasing...
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Art as Offering
Analyze the relationship between creative offering and the paramita of generosity; evaluate how releasing attachment...
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The individuals who helped preserve and propagate the dharma over time
Compare and contrast the contributions of at least three significant Buddhist patrons across different historical...
