Conduct
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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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Listening as a special gift
Execute structured partner listening exercises where one person shares while the other demonstrates complete attention...
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Relating to Arya beings
Analyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies...
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Anticipating and accepting challenges without judgment in the creative process
Create art with a gentle, non-aggressive attitude toward self and process, and evaluate the balance...
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Varying Buddhist approaches to consuming animals
Formulate a clear rationale for your choice regarding vegetarianism, and evaluate your capacity to demonstrate...
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Revering and protecting life
Analyze the first precept's prohibition against killing in relation to Buddhist teachings on interdependence and...
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Habits and disciplines that support mastery of the arts
Identify and define the six paramitas; analyze how diligence (*virya*), concentration (*dhyana*), and patience (*ksanti*)...
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Cultural appreciation and tolerance
Analyze how Buddhist teachings on pratityasamutpada (dependent origination) support tolerance and dialogue across differences; evaluate...
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Practicing politeness with three key paramitas: generosity, patience, and discipline
Analyze how the first three paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience) function as frameworks for cross-cultural ethical...