Empathy and Compassion

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  418E

  Abstaining from Intoxicants

  Benefits of sobriety

  Differentiate between the precept against intoxicants and the broader principle of mattanuta (knowing the right...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  103E

  Ahimsa in Society

  Applying the measure of non-aggression to systems

  Analyze systemic structures through the lens of ahimsa (non-aggression) by identifying who benefits and who...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  102E

  Alleviating Dukkha

  A pathway for alleviating suffering

  Apply the four noble truths framework to analyze a specific community issue by identifying the...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  233E

  Anatta and Identity

  Heritage, identity, and selflessness

  Analyze the Buddhist teaching of anatta (no-self) in relation to cultural identity formation; evaluate how...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  101E

  Anatta and Service

  Humble service

  Analyze systemic issues within the community by evaluating their root causes and interconnected effects, then...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  311E

  Bodhicaryavatara

  The Way of the Bodhisattva

  Analyze the *Bodhisattva's Way of Life* text, its structure, author, and importance. Differentiate between aspirational...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  424E

  Bodhicitta

  Altruistic Intent

  Define both relative and absolute bodhicitta. Assess the personal motivations behind daily choices and adopt...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  443E

  Compassion

  Generating compassion for all beings

  Analyze the nature of karuna/compassion; guide unscripted meditation practices to generate this quality; and implement...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  224E

  Cross-Cultural Dialogue

  Respectful inquiry and discussion about beliefs

  Design thoughtful, respectful questions to investigate others' beliefs and lineage, balancing confidence, tact, and humility,...