Band E (Ages 15-18)
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Acting ethically
Analyze potential consequences of actions in different areas of life, honestly acknowledging personal challenges and...
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Perseverance that frees the mind
Analyze the four aspects of right effort by identifying examples of helpful and harmful mental...
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Striving to develop the skillful means to awaken
Implement the principles of right effort in daily life; analyze opportunities to cultivate wholesome thoughts...
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Work and activity in harmony with others
Evaluate activities based on their quality of creating benefit or harmony without harming, and analyze...
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Intentional placement of attention without judgment
Analyze an experience of mindful pausing, evaluating immediate thoughts and feelings without judgment, and critiquing...
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Tuning motivation to benevolence
Implement regular motivation checks and adjustments, appreciating the value of benefiting others, and analyze how...
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Wise leadership and good motivation
Analyze the motivations behind leaders' decisions by evaluating evidence of the three poisons versus the...
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Developing concentration to calm and focus the mind
Analyze the relationship between mental stability, ethical conduct, and the development of insight; evaluate how...
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Mindful speech practices
Evaluate speech patterns by identifying personal examples of any of the four non-virtuous speech actions;...