Academic Area Pathways
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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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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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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...
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Recognizing reliable sources of dharma
Analyze what is presented as buddhadharma by evaluating its source and differentiating its key characteristics...
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Letting others form their views
Analyze Buddha's non-dogmatic teaching approach as exemplified by ehipassiko ("come and see"); contrast this method...
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Understanding the Eight Worldly Concerns
Analyze the eight worldly concerns by categorizing specific life experiences into the four opposing pairs,...
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A Practical Framework for Ethical Living
Analyze how the eight components of the path work together to reduce suffering, then apply...
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Buddhist approaches to social change
Analyze the work of exemplary, socially engaged Buddhists; implement their principles in daily life; and...
