Special Interest Pathways
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Creating without attachment to outcomes
Practice creating art without attachment to specific outcomes by starting projects with open curiosity rather...
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Approaching art with beginner's mind
Cultivate beginner's mind through contemplative art practices by approaching familiar materials with fresh curiosity, questioning...
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Blending ritual and creativity through contemplative arts
Compare and contrast contemplative arts traditions (ikebana, chado or tea ceremony, calligraphy, kyudo, charya dance)...
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Respectful inquiry and discussion about beliefs
Design thoughtful, respectful questions to investigate others' beliefs and lineage, balancing confidence, tact, and humility,...
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The Buddhist approach to death and afterlife
Analyze the three contemplations regarding death; compare Buddhist and non-Buddhist concepts of rebirth; and consider...
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Investigating where things come from and where they go
Analyze the origins and destinations of everyday objects, and differentiate the complex physical, ecological, social,...
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How all that arises depends on interconnected causes and conditions
Investigate the interconnected nature of phenomena through direct observation; cultivate appreciation for the web of...
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Applying optimism and diligence when working with others
Differentiate between ordinary hope and authentic optimism in Buddhist practice; analyze how joyful effort (*virya*)...
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Suffering Overview
Differentiate between the three types of dukkha by analyzing specific examples from personal experience; evaluate...
