Band E (Ages 15-18)
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Communicating the Buddhadharma to others
Analyze the role of lineage in preserving authentic dharma transmission across generations and cultures; evaluate...
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The twelve links of dependent origination
Identify and sequence the twelve links of dependent origination; analyze how specific links (particularly craving...
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A Mahayana practice to remove obstacles
Analyze specific examples of Tara's virtues (compassion, fearlessness, and wisdom) as described in selected verses...
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Relating to unseen beings
Analyze the role of unseen beings across Buddhist traditions, and differentiate the unique qualities attributed...
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Meditation to develop insight (clear seeing)
Analyze the distinction between awareness and its objects during vipassana practice, evaluate how investigating the...
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Pilgrimage sites related to Buddhism
Identify and locate major Buddhist pilgrimage sites while analyzing their historical and symbolic significance, evaluate...
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The power of imagination in meditation and mind training
Compare and contrast the use of visualization in different Buddhist meditations with its use in...
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The logic of making and keeping vows
Analyze the logic and purpose of taking vows in Buddhist practice, evaluate how different types...
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Comparative philosophy
Analyze the Buddha's teachings in relation to other philosophical and scientific perspectives, evaluating points of...