Attentive Presence

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  454E

  Good Timing

  The wisdom of knowing when to act

  Evaluate how cultural attitudes toward time and efficiency can either support or hinder compassionate action;...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  225E

  Homage and Praise as Practice

  Honoring the Buddha, bodhisattvas, and teachers through prose and poetry

  Actively pay homage and express gratitude to those who have taught, guided, and transmitted wisdom—showing...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  511E

  Lila and Mudita

  Creating conditions for spontaneous joy and play

  Define and analyze the concepts of lila (divine play), mudita (sympathetic joy), and anicca (impermanence)...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  511A

  Lila and Mudita

  Joyful play and celebrating friends

  Practice spontaneous play and creative expression through movement, art, and imaginative activities; celebrate friends' achievements...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  511B

  Lila and Mudita

  Stories of joy and celebration

  Explore stories and examples of joyful play and sympathetic celebration from various cultures; create and...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  511C

  Lila and Mudita

  Expressing joy through diverse creative approaches

  Express understanding of *lila* and *mudita* through diverse creative projects while practicing spontaneous joy; design...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  511D

  Lila and Mudita

  Cultivating present-moment joy and authentic celebration

  Create conditions for spontaneous joy in daily life through mindful attention to present-moment opportunities; practice...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  406A

  Loving-Kindness

  Stories of friendship and care

  Listen to stories about characters who feel safe and happy when showing and receiving kindness,...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  406B

  Loving-Kindness

  Everyday acts of care and friendship

  Practice generating feelings of warmth and goodwill toward family, friends, and classmates while noticing how...