Clear Thinking
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Five aggregates appearing as a self
Analyze the *five aggregates* (skandhas) as the components that create the illusion of a permanent...
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The law of cause and effect
Analyze the concept of karma, differentiating between intentional actions and their outcomes, and evaluate how...
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The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way
Analyze Nagarjuna's concept of dependent arising by examining how phenomena exist only in relationship to...
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Power of memorization
Demonstrate fluency with primary Buddhist lists through accurate recall; analyze their significance in group settings;...
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The mind-training practice of the different levels of experience along the path
Identify the four types of attachment described in this teaching. Examine how each manifests in...
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The Epistemic Ways of Knowing
Evaluate how we know what’s real by analyzing the two key ways of knowing: direct...
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Remembering the wisdom and optimism of the view
Analyze the importance of right view within the noble eightfold path, evaluating how this foundation...
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Special objects and gentle spaces
Experience sacred objects through multiple senses by touching, arranging, and caring for altar items; create...
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Creating peaceful spaces together
Create and maintain classroom sacred spaces through hands-on altar keeping, flower arranging, and candle care;...
