Meditation
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Innate goodness exists in all beings
Analyze the Buddha's demonstration of equanimity in the kusa grass story by examining how he...
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Learning fairness from the Buddha's example
Demonstrate equal respect for all classmates through inclusive actions, practice responding to unfair treatment with...
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Common obstacles to contemplative practice and some remedies
Identify and categorize the five hindrances to meditation practice with their corresponding antidotes; analyze how...
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Meditation as a practice
Differentiate between ordinary concentration and the paramita of dhyana as described in Buddhist texts; analyze...
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Recollecting and drawing inspiration from the Buddha's qualities
Analyze the Buddha's qualities as described in traditional texts across multiple sources; evaluate which Buddha...
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Himalayan Tantric Buddhism
Identify the methodologies specific to Vajrayana Buddhism. Examine how tantric practices integrate ritual, visualization, and...
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Buddhism of East Asia
Articulate the distinctive characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism, including the bodhisattva ideal and emphasis on universal...
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A Mahayana practice to remove obstacles
Analyze specific examples of Tara's virtues (compassion, fearlessness, and wisdom) as described in selected verses...
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Meditation to develop insight (clear seeing)
Analyze the distinction between awareness and its objects during vipassana practice, evaluate how investigating the...