Secure Attachment
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200ELineage TraditionsCompare how the three main Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana) pass down teachings, evaluating the strengths of each approach. Examine your own cultural and family traditions, and analyze which ones benefit people and which might cause harm. Evaluate how these ideas were transmitted to you, and how you transmit them to others, and develop criteria for responsibly choosing which ideas and traditions are worth continuing or changing.
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305ESanghaEvaluate the impact of one’s social connections; identify the qualities and virtues that make a good friend; implement boundaries with non-virtuous influences; and analyze the definition and importance of sangha in Buddhism.
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305ASanghaPractice being a good friend by sharing, helping classmates, and participating in circle time activities that demonstrate caring; identify people who help them learn and feel safe; and demonstrate friendship skills through role-playing scenarios that show how friends support each other.
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305BSanghaAnalyze stories about loyal friendship and community support, including age-appropriate Buddhist tales about sangha; compare different story characters who represent positive versus negative influences; and create their own stories about friends who help each other make good choices and learn new things.
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305CSanghaEvaluate personal social connections by analyzing how different friend groups influence their choices and values; practice mutual support strategies through study partnerships and peer mentoring activities; and implement specific ways to be helpful companions who encourage each other’s learning and ethical development.
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305DSanghaCompare how different Buddhist traditions understand sangha’s protective function against contemporary peer pressure and social media influences; investigate cross-cultural examples of communities that protect members’ values and wellbeing; and evaluate how traditional protective community functions translate to modern social environments.
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234ABuddha, Dharma, and SanghaIdentify the three jewels using multiple senses and intelligence pathways; create simple artistic representations (drawing, movement, or songs) that show the Buddha, dharma, and sangha; and explain their creations to others.
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234BBuddha, Dharma, and SanghaCompare the three jewels by describing how each provides different types of guidance; explain how Buddhists use these sources of support when facing simple challenges like feeling scared or confused; and demonstrate understanding through examples or simple presentations.
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234CBuddha, Dharma, and SanghaAnalyze how the three jewels function as sources of guidance in complex life situations; evaluate the practical applications of each refuge in Buddhist decision-making; and synthesize understanding by designing scenarios that demonstrate how each jewel provides different types of support.