Transmission and Preservation
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Cultivating peace through understanding
Analyze Buddhism's characteristics compared to Abrahamic, indigenous, and other world religions; evaluate different conceptual frameworks...
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Recognizing reliable sources of dharma
Analyze what is presented as buddhadharma by evaluating its source and differentiating its key characteristics...
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Languages related to Buddhism
Analyze the evolution of dharma transmission across linguistic boundaries from Magadhi Prakrit to contemporary languages;...
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The individuals who helped preserve and propagate the dharma over time
Compare and contrast the contributions of at least three significant Buddhist patrons across different historical...
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The methods and responsibilities of lineage traditions
Compare how the three main Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana) pass down teachings, evaluating the...
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Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures
Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...
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Preserving Buddhism like the great patrons
Evaluate choices that might contribute to the preservation of Buddhist traditions, and create strategies that...
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History of dharma translation
Analyze the contributions of at least five key translators of the Buddhist canon, evaluating their...
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Communicating the Buddhadharma to others
Analyze the role of lineage in preserving authentic dharma transmission across generations and cultures; evaluate...
