Yanas
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Contemplating the four noble truths
Analyze each of the four noble truths by connecting traditional teachings with personal contemplative insights;...
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Problem-solving with the Buddha's method
Compare the Buddha's medical analogy (diagnosis, cause, prognosis, treatment) with modern problem-solving approaches; investigate how...
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Buddha's first teaching about disappointment
Retell the Buddha's first teaching at Deer Park and explain how his four discoveries help...
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The law of cause and effect
Analyze the concept of karma, differentiating between intentional actions and their outcomes, and evaluate how...
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Buddhist monastic traditions across cultures
Analyze the historical development and contemporary roles of monastic communities across Buddhist traditions, evaluate the...
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Relating to Arya beings
Analyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies...
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Acting ethically
Analyze potential consequences of actions in different areas of life, honestly acknowledging personal challenges and...
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Perseverance that frees the mind
Analyze the four aspects of right effort by identifying examples of helpful and harmful mental...
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Striving to develop the skillful means to awaken
Implement the principles of right effort in daily life; analyze opportunities to cultivate wholesome thoughts...
