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The seven-point instruction of cause and effect
How to reflect on the first three steps of the seven-point instruction to recognize the…
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More debate practice
The Abbey community practices the debates they wrote with each other.
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Conflict and compassion
When we can listen to others and open our mind to the fact that others…
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Role models
Teaching from the last two sections of Chapter 9, on memorization, debate, and role models.
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Practicing the defender’s answers
Helping the class practice different answers that the defender can give in response to statements…
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Prayers, rituals, and practice
Discussing how to relate to prayer and ritual in Buddhist practice, and the three-step method…
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Debate in action
Leading short debates going through the five answers a defender can give to a challenger.
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Making life meaningful by connecting with others
How doing even small positive things can make a difference in the lives of others…
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Faith, purification, and merit
Continuing the teaching from Chapter 9, 'Tools for the Path', exploring the ideas of faith,…
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The challenger responds to the defender
Covering the various responses a challenger can make to the defender.
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