Appreciation and Joy
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Creative expression without expectation
Create art for intrinsic enjoyment rather than external validation, and analyze extrinsic motivations that can...
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Creating atmosphere in practice spaces
Analyze shrine room etiquette practices as external expressions of internal reverence for the three jewels;...
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Buddhist views on happiness
Analyze different definitions of happiness; evaluate how equanimity transforms our relationship to pleasant and unpleasant...
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Generating joy for all beings
Analyze the nature of sympathetic joy; guide unscripted meditation practices for cultivating this quality; and...
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Honoring the body as our vehicle for awakening
Implement mindful self-care practices that honor the body as a vehicle for awakening, and analyze...
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Using tea service to create connection and atmosphere
Analyze tea ceremony as contemplative practice that integrates mindfulness of the five elements; evaluate how...
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Historic and modern challenges to the propagation of Buddhism
Analyze factors contributing to Buddhism's decline historically, and create strategies to preserve dharma traditions in...
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Admiring the noble qualities and deeds of Buddhist heroes
Analyze the biographical narratives of at least five Buddhist heroes from diverse cultural and historical...
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Following the Buddha's journey from prince to teacher
Retell the Buddha's life story in chronological order from birth to enlightenment; identify the four...
