Attentive Presence

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  438E

  Practicing Refuge for Others

  Refuge as a practice for being present and responsive to others

  Implement awareness practices to generate a calm, grounded center, and evaluate how being present and...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  449E

  Prajnaparamita Mantra

  Definition and purpose of chanting mantra

  Identify the function of mantra practice within Buddhist meditation traditions. Analyze how the *prajnaparamita* mantra...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  323E

  Pramana

  The Epistemic Ways of Knowing

  Evaluate how we know what’s real by analyzing the two key ways of knowing: direct...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  409E

  Right Effort

  Striving to develop the skillful means to awaken

  Implement the principles of right effort in daily life; analyze opportunities to cultivate wholesome thoughts...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  412E

  Right Effort

  Perseverance that frees the mind

  Analyze the four aspects of right effort by identifying examples of helpful and harmful mental...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  404E

  Right Mindfulness

  Intentional placement of attention without judgment

  Analyze an experience of mindful pausing, evaluating immediate thoughts and feelings without judgment, and critiquing...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  465E

  Right Samadhi

  Developing concentration to calm and focus the mind

  Analyze the relationship between mental stability, ethical conduct, and the development of insight; evaluate how...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  237A

  Rituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Learning about special activities that bring us together

  Demonstrate simple daily rituals by practicing altar care and classroom ceremonies; show respect for sacred...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  237B

  Rituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Discovering how rituals create sacred space and community

  Practice various ritual elements through hands-on experience with altar keeping, candle lighting, and group ceremonies;...