Band E (Ages 15-18)
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The joy of spontaneity in art
Create spontaneous, playful artistic expressions with awareness of impermanence, and analyze how non-agenda-driven creativity enhances...
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Approaches to taking refuge across different Buddhist traditions
Analyze the distinctive approaches to taking refuge across the three Buddhist vehicles, evaluate how different...
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Relating to the celestial bodies
Compare and contrast astrological systems used in Buddhist cultures (Chinese/Tibetan and Western zodiacs) with Buddhist...
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Integrity and congruence with peaceful body, speech, and mind.
Evaluate personal conduct and motivations through systematic self-reflection, analyzing alignment between inner development and outer...
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The Way of the Bodhisattva
Analyze the *Bodhisattva's Way of Life* text, its structure, author, and importance. Differentiate between aspirational...
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Altruistic Intent
Define both relative and absolute bodhicitta. Assess the personal motivations behind daily choices and adopt...
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The teacher and goal of the path
Identify the historical Buddha and the qualities that define a fully awakened being; analyze how...
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Three sources of refuge
Analyze which qualities of the Buddha, the teachings, and group practices resonate personally, and evaluate...
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The innate goodness of beings
Analyze how the concept of buddhanature may affect one’s outlook on life; compare and contrast...
