Band E (Ages 15-18)
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The stories that shape our lives
Analyze Buddhist stories and parables to extract wisdom for daily living, and differentiate between the...
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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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Generating compassion for all beings
Analyze the nature of karuna/compassion; guide unscripted meditation practices to generate this quality; and implement...
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Applying confident optimism in creative activity and in life
Analyze the Buddhist concept of saddha by tracing the three traditional steps of developing confidence...
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Blending ritual and creativity through contemplative arts
Compare and contrast contemplative arts traditions (ikebana, chado or tea ceremony, calligraphy, kyudo, charya dance)...
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Respectful inquiry and discussion about beliefs
Design thoughtful, respectful questions to investigate others' beliefs and lineage, balancing confidence, tact, and humility,...
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The Buddhist approach to death and afterlife
Analyze the three contemplations regarding death; compare Buddhist and non-Buddhist concepts of rebirth; and consider...
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Investigating where things come from and where they go
Analyze the origins and destinations of everyday objects, and differentiate the complex physical, ecological, social,...
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How all that arises depends on interconnected causes and conditions
Investigate the interconnected nature of phenomena through direct observation; cultivate appreciation for the web of...
