Inner Awareness

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  427E

  Mantra of Compassion

  OM MANI PADME HUM

  Analyze the symbolic meaning of each syllable in OM MANI PADME HUM; evaluate how mantra...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  405E

  Methods of Using the Breath

  Using the breath as an object of meditation

  Implement mindfulness and breathing awareness to develop a calm, focused, and balanced mind. Create and...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  410C

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Using listening to solve problems

  Execute advanced listening techniques including reflective listening and asking clarifying questions in real classroom conflicts;...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  410B

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Listening as a special gift

  Execute structured partner listening exercises where one person shares while the other demonstrates complete attention...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  410A

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Learning to listen with your whole body

  Demonstrate good listening by showing quiet body, watching eyes, and still hands during story time;...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  410E

  Mindful Listening Practices

  The gift of practicing deep listening

  Implement deep listening practices, and analyze the “listening pot” metaphor to identify essential conditions for...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  410D

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Listening across differences

  Generate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  413E

  Mountain-like Equanimity

  Don't be swayed by external circumstances

  Evaluate what it means to be influenced by external circumstances; and implement the slogan—“don't be...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  429E

  Mudras

  Symbolic gestures of great meaning

  Demonstrate basic symbolic gestures (mudras) common across Buddhist traditions, and analyze the meaning and purpose...