Cultural Wisdom

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  232E

  The Three Yanas: Vajrayana Buddhism

  Himalayan Tantric Buddhism

  Identify the methodologies specific to Vajrayana Buddhism. Examine how tantric practices integrate ritual, visualization, and...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  231E

  Three Yanas: Mahayana Buddhism

  Buddhism of East Asia

  Articulate the distinctive characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism, including the bodhisattva ideal and emphasis on universal...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  230E

  Three Yanas: Theravada Buddhism

  Buddhism in Southeast Asia

  Analyze the foundational principles, practices, and scriptural authority of Theravada Buddhism, compare and contrast Theravada...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  219E

  Translations and Translators

  History of dharma translation

  Analyze the contributions of at least five key translators of the Buddhist canon, evaluating their...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  227E

  Transmission of the Dharma

  Communicating the Buddhadharma to others

  Analyze the role of lineage in preserving authentic dharma transmission across generations and cultures; evaluate...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  218E

  Twenty-one Praises to Tara

  A Mahayana practice to remove obstacles

  Analyze specific examples of Tara's virtues (compassion, fearlessness, and wisdom) as described in selected verses...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  228E

  Unseen Beings

  Relating to unseen beings

  Analyze the role of unseen beings across Buddhist traditions, and differentiate the unique qualities attributed...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  236E

  Visiting Holy Sites

  Pilgrimage sites related to Buddhism

  Identify and locate major Buddhist pilgrimage sites while analyzing their historical and symbolic significance, evaluate...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  239E

  Women in Buddhism

  Buddhist women in patriarchal society

  Analyze the Buddha's teachings on gender equality, and evaluate the historical challenges women have faced...