Ethical Insight

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  456E

  Sense Restraint

  Using the senses wisely

  Analyze the Buddha's teachings on sense restraint; evaluate how sensory input influences mental states, thoughts,...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  431A

  Setting Boundaries

  Simple ways to make quiet time special

  Practice simple ways to make special quiet time by sitting in circles, using gentle voices,...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  431B

  Setting Boundaries

  Using tools and agreements for group practice

  Create and practice classroom agreements that support group meditation, design simple rituals for starting and...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  431C

  Setting Boundaries

  Creating sacred spaces for contemplation

  Investigate traditional methods for creating contemplative space, implement systematic approaches to container-building using objects and...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  431D

  Setting Boundaries

  Personal discipline that supports group practice

  Develop individual practice commitments that support group contemplative experience, analyze the relationship between personal boundaries...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  431E

  Setting Boundaries

  Creating space for practice

  Analyze various methods for creating sacred space and practice boundaries in contemplative settings; evaluate how...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  433E

  Shrine Room Etiquette

  Creating atmosphere in practice spaces

  Analyze shrine room etiquette practices as external expressions of internal reverence for the three jewels;...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  120E

  Skillful Communication in Action

  Buddhist principles for harmonious communication

  Analyze complex communication scenarios (family conflicts, social tensions, leadership challenges, literary or public media sources)...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  120D

  Skillful Communication in Action

  Speaking truth to power with compassion

  Address challenging communication scenarios involving authority figures, peer pressure, and family dynamics by applying Buddhist...