Core Buddhist Pathways
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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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Suffering Overview
Differentiate between the three types of dukkha by analyzing specific examples from personal experience; evaluate...
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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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Generating impartial regard towards all
Analyze interpersonal conflicts as learning opportunities, and develop a habit of acceptance and goodwill rather...
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The preciousness of human life from a Buddhist perspective
Analyze the Buddhist teaching on the rarity and preciousness of human birth using the traditional...
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Five aggregates appearing as a self
Analyze the *five aggregates* (skandhas) as the components that create the illusion of a permanent...
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Elemental and emotional energy seen as awakened wisdom
Implement practices that honor the five elements in daily life. Lead guided meditations that explore...