Core Buddhist Pathways
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Mindful partaking of food and drink
Analyze the food cycle, differentiating its causes, conditions, and effects. Evaluate how elements from the...
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Using listening to solve problems
Execute advanced listening techniques including reflective listening and asking clarifying questions in real classroom conflicts;...
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Listening across differences
Generate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across...
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Listening as a special gift
Execute structured partner listening exercises where one person shares while the other demonstrates complete attention...
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The gift of practicing deep listening
Implement deep listening practices, and analyze the “listening pot” metaphor to identify essential conditions for...
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Learning to listen with your whole body
Demonstrate good listening by showing quiet body, watching eyes, and still hands during story time;...
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Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures
Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...
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Symbolic gestures of great meaning
Demonstrate basic symbolic gestures (mudras) common across Buddhist traditions, and analyze the meaning and purpose...
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Relating to Arya beings
Analyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies...