Social Studies & Global Cultures
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Heritage, identity, and selflessness
Analyze the Buddhist teaching of anatta (no-self) in relation to cultural identity formation; evaluate how...
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Buddhism and the indigenous cultures that influenced it
Analyze which indigenous cultures pre-existed Buddhism in at least five regions, and evaluate what has...
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The purpose, function, and history of different types of Buddhist architecture
Categorize the three main types of Buddhist architecture (stupas, monasteries, temples) according to their functions;...
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Ritual in daily activities
Categorize ritual practices across Buddhist traditions according to their functions (purification, mindfulness cultivation, merit generation),...
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Languages related to Buddhism
Analyze the evolution of dharma transmission across linguistic boundaries from Magadhi Prakrit to contemporary languages;...
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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 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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Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures
Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...
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Preserving Buddhism like the great patrons
Evaluate choices that might contribute to the preservation of Buddhist traditions, and create strategies that...
