Academic Area Pathways
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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...
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Buddhism and the indigenous cultures that influenced it
Analyze which indigenous cultures pre-existed Buddhism in at least five regions, and evaluate what has...
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Health and well-being of the body
Analyze the first noble truth's teaching that sickness is inherent to life while comparing Buddhist,...
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The purpose, function, and history of different types of Buddhist architecture
Categorize the three main types of Buddhist architecture (stupas, monasteries, temples) according to their functions;...
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Origin stories across traditions
Compare and contrast Buddhist cosmological narratives with at least two other creation stories (Abrahamic, indigenous,...
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Debate as a practice of logic
Analyze diverse perspectives through structured debate, and demonstrate the application of gestures and concepts from...
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Ritual in daily activities
Categorize ritual practices across Buddhist traditions according to their functions (purification, mindfulness cultivation, merit generation),...
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Challenging assumptions and conventions
Evaluate invalid assumptions and harmful dogmas, and generate skillful responses to challenge them using discriminating...
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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...
