Paramitas

• 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)

  443E

  Compassion

  Generating compassion for all beings

  Analyze the nature of karuna/compassion; guide unscripted meditation practices to generate this quality; and implement...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  100E

  Diligence and Optimism

  Applying optimism and diligence when working with others

  Differentiate between ordinary hope and authentic optimism in Buddhist practice; analyze how joyful effort (*virya*)...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  505E

  Generosity and Offerings

  Art as Offering

  Analyze the relationship between creative offering and the paramita of generosity; evaluate how releasing attachment...

• 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)

  508E

  Paramitas and Creativity

  Habits and disciplines that support mastery of the arts

  Identify and define the six paramitas; analyze how diligence (*virya*), concentration (*dhyana*), and patience (*ksanti*)...

• 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)

  303E

  The Heart Sutra

  The heart of the perfection of wisdom

  Describe the conversation between Avalokiteshvara and Shariputra; recite key passages from the sutra, Analyze how...