Social Justice Pathway
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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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The individuals who helped preserve and propagate the dharma over time
Compare and contrast the contributions of at least three significant Buddhist patrons across different historical...
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History of the spread of Buddhism
Trace and analyze the geographical and cultural spread of Buddhism from ancient India to contemporary...
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The practice of saving lives
Evaluate the Buddhist practice of life release within contemporary ecological contexts, analyze the ethical complexities...
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The law of cause and effect
Analyze the concept of karma, differentiating between intentional actions and their outcomes, and evaluate how...
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The methods and responsibilities of lineage traditions
Compare how the three main Buddhist traditions (Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana) pass down teachings, evaluating the...
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Redefining wealth and choosing career paths
Analyze how conventional definitions of wealth based solely on material accumulation can lead to dukkha...
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Positive action and its benefits
Analyze the relationship between virtuous actions and their karmic effects; evaluate how motivation influences the...
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Don't be swayed by external circumstances
Evaluate what it means to be influenced by external circumstances; and implement the slogan—“don't be...
