Contemplative Curiosity
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Traditional analysis of mind
Define abhidharma precisely; analyze how its practice reduces aversion, craving, and suffering; and evaluate examples...
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The senses from a Buddhist perspective
Identify the six sense faculties and twelve ayatanas and connect them to our experience of...
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Heritage, identity, and selflessness
Analyze the Buddhist teaching of anatta (no-self) in relation to cultural identity formation; evaluate how...
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Self and selflessness
Explain the truth of selflessness and how clinging to a sense of self affects our...
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Impermanence Overview
Analyze the principle of impermanence, evaluate how perception of it transforms experience, and implement this...
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Approaches to taking refuge across different Buddhist traditions
Analyze the distinctive approaches to taking refuge across the three Buddhist vehicles, evaluate how different...
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Relating to the celestial bodies
Compare and contrast astrological systems used in Buddhist cultures (Chinese/Tibetan and Western zodiacs) with Buddhist...
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Integrity and congruence with peaceful body, speech, and mind.
Evaluate personal conduct and motivations through systematic self-reflection, analyzing alignment between inner development and outer...
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Three sources of refuge
Analyze which qualities of the Buddha, the teachings, and group practices resonate personally, and evaluate...
