Academic Area Pathways
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Comparing Buddhist mind science with scientific brain science
Identify key brain structures on diagrams. Analyze their functions, and compare how neuroscience and Buddhist...
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How the historical Buddha promoted equality
Analyze the radical nature of the Buddha's teachings on caste, and evaluate their significance within...
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Historic and modern challenges to the propagation of Buddhism
Analyze factors contributing to Buddhism's decline historically, and create strategies to preserve dharma traditions in...
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The Buddha's path of wisdom
Analyze key themes in the *Dhammapada*, and evaluate how these ancient teachings remain relevant to...
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Foundational Buddhist understanding of elemental qualities
Compare and contrast the Buddhist elemental system (earth, water, fire, air, space) with modern scientific...
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Common obstacles to contemplative practice and some remedies
Identify and categorize the five hindrances to meditation practice with their corresponding antidotes; analyze how...
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Four contemplations on impermanence and one on karma
Articulate the five remembrances and analyze how each contemplation addresses fundamental human experiences of aging,...
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Admiring the noble qualities and deeds of Buddhist heroes
Analyze the biographical narratives of at least five Buddhist heroes from diverse cultural and historical...
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The effects of selfish and selfless actions
Recall the ten virtuous and non virtuous actions, and analyze how applying these principles creates...
