Empathy and Compassion
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Problem-solving with the Buddha's method
Compare the Buddha's medical analogy (diagnosis, cause, prognosis, treatment) with modern problem-solving approaches; investigate how...
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Buddha's first teaching about disappointment
Retell the Buddha's first teaching at Deer Park and explain how his four discoveries help...
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Simple feelings and helping
Experience the basic human feelings of sadness, wanting, and feeling better through simple activities; recognize...
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The wisdom of knowing when to act
Evaluate how cultural attitudes toward time and efficiency can either support or hinder compassionate action;...
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The practice of saving lives
Evaluate the Buddhist practice of life release within contemporary ecological contexts, analyze the ethical complexities...
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Stories of friendship and care
Listen to stories about characters who feel safe and happy when showing and receiving kindness,...
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Building resilience through loving-kindness
Investigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social...
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Everyday acts of care and friendship
Practice generating feelings of warmth and goodwill toward family, friends, and classmates while noticing how...
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Generating love and kindness for all beings
Analyze the nature of *metta*/loving-kindness; improvise a guided meditation that generates this quality; and initiate...
