Paramitas

• 311EBodhicaryavatara

  Analyze the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life text, its structure, author, and importance. Differentiate between aspirational and ultimate bodhicitta, and evaluate how impermanence is a basis for generating compassion.
• 303EThe Heart Sutra

  Describe the conversation between Avalokiteshvara and Shariputra; recite key passages from the sutra, Analyze how the Heart Sutra’s central teaching “form is emptiness, emptiness is form” differs from nihilism; identify the many ways the heart sutra has been related to across cultures, create a piece of art using the text of the heart sutra.
• 119EPracticing Paramitas in Society

  Analyze how the first three paramitas (generosity, discipline, patience) function as frameworks for cross-cultural ethical behavior; evaluate cultural etiquette practices through the lens of Buddhist principles; and design respectful engagement strategies that honor diverse customs while maintaining commitment to non-harm and beneficial action.
• 108EThe Paramita of Sila/Discipline

  Evaluate the relationship between external ethical guidelines and internal moral compass development; synthesize understanding of sila by creating community agreements that reflect Buddhist principles of non-harm (ahimsa); and analyze how disciplined practice creates conditions for wisdom and compassion to emerge naturally.
• 100EDiligence and Optimism

  Differentiate between ordinary hope and authentic optimism in Buddhist practice; analyze how joyful effort (virya) transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth; and implement sustained diligent practice that maintains positive engagement with challenging tasks while cultivating realistic expectations based on dharmic principles.
• 422AThe Paramita of Dana/Generosity

  Listen to and act out simple stories about generous animals or children, draw pictures of their favorite generosity story character, and create a class book illustrating times when sharing made everyone happy.
• 422EThe Paramita of Dana/Generosity

  Differentiate between ordinary giving and transcendent generosity (dana) that expects nothing in return; analyze how the quality of mind (caga) influences the spiritual impact of generous acts; and design a practice of multi-dimensional giving that cultivates non-attachment while addressing the varied but specific needs of others.
• 422DThe Paramita of Dana/Generosity

  Design personal experiments to test how generous actions affect mental states and relationships. Analyze the relationship between attachment and giving through systematic self-observation. Develop strategies for overcoming internal barriers to generosity.
• 422CThe Paramita of Dana/Generosity

  Analyze the role of generosity in Buddhist Jataka tales and compare with contemporary examples, evaluate how story characters demonstrate caga (generous heart) versus mere obligation, and create multimedia presentations teaching younger students about generosity through narrative.