Contemplative Curiosity
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234ABuddha, Dharma, and SanghaIdentify the three jewels using multiple senses and intelligence pathways; create simple artistic representations (drawing, movement, or songs) that show the Buddha, dharma, and sangha; and explain their creations to others.
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234DBuddha, Dharma, and SanghaAnalyze the three jewels as a comprehensive ethical decision-making framework; evaluate how this system addresses complex moral dilemmas; and synthesize understanding by applying the three refuges to contemporary ethical challenges while demonstrating knowledge of their traditional Buddhist context.
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234BBuddha, Dharma, and SanghaCompare the three jewels by describing how each provides different types of guidance; explain how Buddhists use these sources of support when facing simple challenges like feeling scared or confused; and demonstrate understanding through examples or simple presentations.
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234CBuddha, Dharma, and SanghaAnalyze how the three jewels function as sources of guidance in complex life situations; evaluate the practical applications of each refuge in Buddhist decision-making; and synthesize understanding by designing scenarios that demonstrate how each jewel provides different types of support.
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458EBuddhanatureAnalyze how the concept of buddhanature may affect one’s outlook on life; compare and contrast the principle of buddhanature with other religious or philosophical beliefs; and assess how the understanding of innate goodness transforms relationships.
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203EBuddhism and Indigenous CulturesAnalyze which indigenous cultures pre-existed Buddhism in at least five regions, and evaluate what has remained constant and what has transformed in Buddhist traditions based on cultural interactions.
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441EBuddhist and Ordinary RefugeAnalyze the fundamental differences between Buddhist refuge (three jewels) and ordinary refuge practices by evaluating their effectiveness in providing protection from fear and suffering. Create criteria for assessing the wholesomeness of various refuge sources using the eightfold path as a framework, then apply these criteria to distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources of refuge in contemporary life experiences.
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114EBuddhist Approaches to Physical HealthAnalyze the first noble truth’s teaching that sickness is inherent to life while comparing Buddhist, traditional Eastern, and Western approaches to health and healing; evaluate the interconnection between physical and mental well-being from multiple medical perspectives; and synthesize understanding by developing informed criteria for assessing various healing modalities while maintaining openness to different definitions of wellness.
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214EBuddhist CosmologyCompare and contrast Buddhist cosmological narratives with at least two other creation stories (Abrahamic, indigenous, or scientific); analyze how different origin stories influence cultural worldviews and values; and evaluate the impact of cosmological beliefs on human behavior and environmental relationships.