Band E (Ages 15-18)
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Redefining wealth and choosing career paths
Analyze how conventional definitions of wealth based solely on material accumulation can lead to dukkha...
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Positive action and its benefits
Analyze the relationship between virtuous actions and their karmic effects; evaluate how motivation influences the...
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Power of memorization
Demonstrate fluency with primary Buddhist lists through accurate recall; analyze their significance in group settings;...
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Using the breath as an object of meditation
Implement mindfulness and breathing awareness to develop a calm, focused, and balanced mind. Create and...
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Mindful partaking of food and drink
Analyze the food cycle, differentiating its causes, conditions, and effects. Evaluate how elements from the...
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The gift of practicing deep listening
Implement deep listening practices, and analyze the “listening pot” metaphor to identify essential conditions for...
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Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures
Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...
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Don't be swayed by external circumstances
Evaluate what it means to be influenced by external circumstances; and implement the slogan—“don't be...
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Symbolic gestures of great meaning
Demonstrate basic symbolic gestures (mudras) common across Buddhist traditions, and analyze the meaning and purpose...
