Band E (Ages 15-18)
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Buddhist approaches to social change
Analyze the work of exemplary, socially engaged Buddhists; implement their principles in daily life; and...
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Idealism versus pragmatism
Analyze how attachment to idealistic expectations creates suffering in social engagement; evaluate how equanimity enables...
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Buddhist approaches to ecological responsibility
Compare and contrast Buddhist, indigenous, and Western perspectives on environmental responsibility; analyze how Buddhist principles...
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Generating impartial regard towards all
Analyze interpersonal conflicts as learning opportunities, and develop a habit of acceptance and goodwill rather...
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Engaging with equanimity and avoiding apathy
Analyze the critical distinction between equanimity and apathy by examining how each responds to witnessing...
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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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Investigating visible and invisible boundaries
Analyze personal and physical boundaries, implement healthy boundary-setting practices, and evaluate how visible and invisible...
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Going beyond worrying about reputation
Evaluate personal motivations regarding fame and notoriety, and implement actions that are free from both...
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The preciousness of human life from a Buddhist perspective
Analyze the Buddhist teaching on the rarity and preciousness of human birth using the traditional...
