Academic Area Pathways

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  318E

  Methods of Retaining the Dharma

  Power of memorization

  Demonstrate fluency with primary Buddhist lists through accurate recall; analyze their significance in group settings;...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  112E

  Mindful Consumption

  Mindful partaking of food and drink

  Analyze the food cycle, differentiating its causes, conditions, and effects. Evaluate how elements from the...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  229E

  Monastic Traditions

  Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures

  Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  510E

  Musical Awakening

  Exploring music as a medium for expressing dharma

  Analyze how specific musical elements in chosen pieces convey Buddhist values, evaluating how qualities like...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  212E

  Noble Beings

  Relating to Arya beings

  Analyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  116E

  Not Killing/Vegetarianism

  Varying Buddhist approaches to consuming animals

  Formulate a clear rationale for your choice regarding vegetarianism, and evaluate your capacity to demonstrate...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  599E

  Opanayiko

  Turn inward

  Analyze the difference between accepting teachings through belief, versus discovering truth through direct experience, then...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  134E

  Polarization and Tolerance

  Cultural appreciation and tolerance

  Analyze how Buddhist teachings on pratityasamutpada (dependent origination) support tolerance and dialogue across differences; evaluate...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  119E

  Practicing Paramitas in Society

  Practicing politeness with three key paramitas: generosity, patience, and discipline

  Analyze how the first three paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience) function as frameworks for cross-cultural ethical...