Trust and Kindness

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  205E

  Approaches to Refuge in the Three Yanas

  Approaches to taking refuge across different Buddhist traditions

  Analyze the distinctive approaches to taking refuge across the three Buddhist vehicles, evaluate how different...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  308E

  Buddha

  The teacher and goal of the path

  Identify the historical Buddha and the qualities that define a fully awakened being; analyze how...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  234D

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Ethical decision-making through Buddhist refuge

  Analyze the three jewels as a comprehensive ethical decision-making framework; evaluate how this system addresses...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  234A

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Creative expressions of the three jewels

  Identify the three jewels using multiple senses and intelligence pathways; create simple artistic representations (drawing,...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  234E

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Three sources of refuge

  Analyze which qualities of the Buddha, the teachings, and group practices resonate personally, and evaluate...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  234C

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Practical guidance in Buddhist life

  Analyze how the three jewels function as sources of guidance in complex life situations; evaluate...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  234B

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  How Buddhists find guidance and support

  Compare the three jewels by describing how each provides different types of guidance; explain how...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  458E

  Buddhanature

  The innate goodness of beings

  Analyze how the concept of buddhanature may affect one’s outlook on life; compare and contrast...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  441E

  Buddhist and Ordinary Refuge

  How beings take refuge

  Analyze the fundamental differences between Buddhist refuge (three jewels) and ordinary refuge practices by evaluating...