Cultural Wisdom

• 221DThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Analyze the Buddha’s life within the social, political, and religious context of ancient India; evaluate how his background as a prince influenced his later teachings; and assess the revolutionary nature of his message within the caste system of his time.
• 237DRituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Examine personal relationship with ritual and sacred practice through sustained contemplative experiment, analyzing how different approaches to ceremony affect individual development and group dynamics; synthesize insights by developing personalized ritual practices that support authentic spiritual growth and community engagement.
• 221CThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Research the historical Buddha’s life using multiple sources and timelines; analyze how his personal experiences shaped his teachings; and evaluate the universal themes in his journey that relate to contemporary challenges and personal growth.
• 237CRituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Research ritual traditions across Buddhist cultures and contemporary communities; analyze how rituals adapt to different contexts while preserving essential meaning; and synthesize understanding by creating culturally informed ritual practices that bridge traditional elements with modern community needs.
• 221BThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Retell the Buddha’s life story in chronological order from birth to enlightenment; identify the four sights and explain how they changed Siddhartha’s understanding; and connect key moments in his journey to lessons about courage, compassion, and wisdom.
• 237BRituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Practice various ritual elements through hands-on experience with altar keeping, candle lighting, and group ceremonies; reflect on how ritual activities affect mood and group feeling; and experiment with creating sacred space in different settings while documenting personal responses to ritual practice.
• 221AThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Explore the Buddha’s story through songs, drawings, and movement activities that celebrate his birth, his kindness, and his teaching; create simple art projects depicting key moments; and share how different cultures remember and honor the Buddha today.
• 237ARituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Demonstrate simple daily rituals by practicing altar care and classroom ceremonies; show respect for sacred objects through gentle handling; and participate in group rituals like songs and bowing while explaining what makes something special or sacred in simple terms.
• 221EThe Life Story of the Buddha Shakyamuni

  Sequence and analyze the ten acts of Buddha’s life within their historical and geographical contexts; evaluate the universal themes in Buddha’s journey that relate to contemporary human experience; and synthesize understanding by examining how specific events in Buddha’s life demonstrate key Buddhist principles such as the four noble truths and the middle way.