Lion's Roar
Lion’s Roar is an independent non-profit foundation whose mission is to communicate Buddhist wisdom and practices in order to benefit people’s lives and our society, and to support the development of Buddhism in the modern world.
We are grateful to Lion’s Roarfor graciously providing free access to our users to access their articles referenced in the MWE curricular framework.
Below is a list of the Learning Goals which link to Lion’s Roar content. Additionally, you can view many other Lion’s Roar resources (include articles MWE has reposted with permission) in our resource library.
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411DRight SpeechDevelop comprehensive personal practice integrating right speech with the broader eightfold path, establish advanced contemplative rituals for speech awareness, and create structured approaches to speech-based self-examination that support ongoing ethical development and mindfulness cultivation.
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422DThe Paramita of Dana/GenerosityDesign 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.
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129DThe Buddha’s EquanimityExamine the Buddha’s revolutionary rejection of caste hierarchy through critical analysis of the kusha grass encounter, evaluate how this ancient story provides guidance for modern social justice activism, and synthesize understanding of how equanimity enables effective challenge to systemic oppression.
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422CThe Paramita of Dana/GenerosityAnalyze 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.
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411CRight SpeechDesign and implement personal speech awareness practices, including structured daily reflection on the four harmful speech types, integration of speech mindfulness with other contemplative practices, and creation of personal guidelines for ethical speech based on Buddhist principles.
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406CLoving-KindnessInvestigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social challenges, practice maintaining positive feelings and trust while extending metta to difficult people or situations, and develop confidence in their capacity to generate happiness and safety through loving-kindness.
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129CThe Buddha’s EquanimityDesign multimedia presentations combining research, art, and performance to explore equality themes, create kinesthetic learning experiences about social justice, and develop varied creative projects that demonstrate understanding of equal dignity through different artistic expressions.
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117CThe Five PreceptsInvestigate biographical accounts of how Buddhist practitioners and ethical leaders have applied precept principles in challenging situations; analyze moral dilemmas through the lens of the five precepts; and synthesize understanding by creating narratives that demonstrate how ethical conduct navigates complex real-world scenarios.
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304CSacred Space and ObjectsDesign and facilitate group rituals for consecrating learning spaces, marking seasonal transitions, and supporting contemplative practice; evaluate how ritual elements like offerings, gestures, and even spoken words (prayers, mantras) create sacred atmosphere; and establish sustainable practices for maintaining sacred space throughout the academic year.
