Wise Restraint
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Intentional placement of attention without judgment
Analyze an experience of mindful pausing, evaluating immediate thoughts and feelings without judgment, and critiquing...
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Right speech as personal contemplative discipline
Develop comprehensive personal practice integrating right speech with the broader eightfold path, establish advanced contemplative...
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Learning from Buddhist stories about wise speech
Explore Buddhist stories and parables about the power of speech, identify lessons about wise and...
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Mindful speech practices
Evaluate speech patterns by identifying personal examples of any of the four non-virtuous speech actions;...
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Personal speech awareness through contemplative practice
Design and implement personal speech awareness practices, including structured daily reflection on the four harmful...
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Speaking with kindness through stories and practice
Listen to simple stories about characters who choose kind or unkind words, and practice retelling...
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Discovering how rituals create sacred space and community
Practice various ritual elements through hands-on experience with altar keeping, candle lighting, and group ceremonies;...
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Learning about special activities that bring us together
Demonstrate simple daily rituals by practicing altar care and classroom ceremonies; show respect for sacred...
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Learning about rituals from different cultures
Research ritual traditions across Buddhist cultures and contemporary communities; analyze how rituals adapt to different...
