Core Buddhist Pathways
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Seeing things as they are
Analyze ignorance as misunderstanding—particularly regarding impermanence, interdependence, and selflessness. Evaluate how ignorance serves as the...
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The twelve links of dependent origination
Identify and sequence the twelve links of dependent origination; analyze how specific links (particularly craving...
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A Mahayana practice to remove obstacles
Analyze specific examples of Tara's virtues (compassion, fearlessness, and wisdom) as described in selected verses...
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Meditation to develop insight (clear seeing)
Analyze the distinction between awareness and its objects during vipassana practice, evaluate how investigating the...
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The power of imagination in meditation and mind training
Compare and contrast the use of visualization in different Buddhist meditations with its use in...
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Skillful reflection
Analyze the distinction between wise and unwise attention in personal experience; evaluate how different types...
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De-escalating conflict and promoting harmony with mediation
Analyze the role of dependent origination and subjective perception in creating miscommunication and conflict; evaluate...
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Everyone is responsible for their own awakening
Analyze how the Buddha's teaching on self-mastery challenges common assumptions about external salvation or rescue,...