Texts and Languages

• 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,...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  223E

  Sutta/Sutra Structure

  The structure and use of classical Buddhist scriptures

  Differentiate between source texts and commentaries, and analyze how these textual categories function within each...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  240E

  The Dhammapada

  The Buddha's path of wisdom

  Analyze key themes in the *Dhammapada*, and evaluate how these ancient teachings remain relevant to...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  235E

  The Power of Language

  Language, culture, and communication

  Analyze how language shapes cultural understanding and worldview formation; evaluate the challenges and opportunities in...