Mahayana Vajrayana

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  311E

  Bodhicaryavatara

  The Way of the Bodhisattva

  Analyze the *Bodhisattva's Way of Life* text, its structure, author, and importance. Differentiate between aspirational...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  424E

  Bodhicitta

  Altruistic Intent

  Define both relative and absolute bodhicitta. Assess the personal motivations behind daily choices and adopt...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  458E

  Buddhanature

  The innate goodness of beings

  Analyze how the concept of buddhanature may affect one’s outlook on life; compare and contrast...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  523E

  Five Wisdom Elements

  Elemental and emotional energy seen as awakened wisdom

  Implement practices that honor the five elements in daily life. Lead guided meditations that explore...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  313E

  Madhyamaka

  The Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way

  Analyze Nagarjuna's concept of dependent arising by examining how phenomena exist only in relationship to...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  427E

  Mantra of Compassion

  OM MANI PADME HUM

  Analyze the symbolic meaning of each syllable in OM MANI PADME HUM; evaluate how mantra...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  315E

  Parting from the Four Attachments

  The mind-training practice of the different levels of experience along the path

  Identify the four types of attachment described in this teaching. Examine how each manifests in...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  119E

  Practicing Paramitas in Society

  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...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  449E

  Prajnaparamita Mantra

  Definition and purpose of chanting mantra

  Identify the function of mantra practice within Buddhist meditation traditions. Analyze how the *prajnaparamita* mantra...