Science of the Mind
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Traditional analysis of mind
Define abhidharma precisely; analyze how its practice reduces aversion, craving, and suffering; and evaluate examples...
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The senses from a Buddhist perspective
Identify the six sense faculties and twelve ayatanas and connect them to our experience of...
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Debate as a practice of logic
Analyze diverse perspectives through structured debate, and demonstrate the application of gestures and concepts from...
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Challenging assumptions and conventions
Evaluate invalid assumptions and harmful dogmas, and generate skillful responses to challenge them using discriminating...
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Applying confident optimism in creative activity and in life
Analyze the Buddhist concept of saddha by tracing the three traditional steps of developing confidence...
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Five aggregates appearing as a self
Analyze the *five aggregates* (skandhas) as the components that create the illusion of a permanent...
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The wisdom of knowing when to act
Evaluate how cultural attitudes toward time and efficiency can either support or hinder compassionate action;...
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The Epistemic Ways of Knowing
Evaluate how we know what’s real by analyzing the two key ways of knowing: direct...
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Using the senses wisely
Analyze the Buddha's teachings on sense restraint; evaluate how sensory input influences mental states, thoughts,...
