Inner Awareness

• 422CThe Paramita of Dana/Generosity

  Analyze the role of generosity in Buddhist Jataka tales and compare with contemporary examples, evaluate how story characters demonstrate caga (generous heart) versus mere obligation, and create multimedia presentations teaching younger students about generosity through narrative.
• 431CSetting Boundaries

  Investigate traditional methods for creating contemplative space, implement systematic approaches to container-building using objects and agreements, and assess how different elements contribute to effective practice environments.
• 411CRight Speech

  Design and implement personal speech awareness practices, including structured daily reflection on the four harmful speech types, integration of speech mindfulness with other contemplative practices, and creation of personal guidelines for ethical speech based on Buddhist principles.
• 410CMindful Listening Practices

  Execute advanced listening techniques including reflective listening and asking clarifying questions in real classroom conflicts; demonstrate how quality listening can de-escalate disagreements; and draft listening agreements for group projects that create space for all voices to be heard.
• 401CDhyana: Meditation Techniques

  Practice diverse meditation techniques using multiple learning modalities (visual focus, kinesthetic movement, auditory guidance, reflective contemplation); demonstrate leadership in guiding others through basic practices; and create meditation approaches that accommodate different learning styles and developmental needs.
• 430CFour Noble Truths Overview

  Compare the Buddha’s medical analogy (diagnosis, cause, prognosis, treatment) with modern problem-solving approaches; investigate how the four truths explain patterns of dissatisfaction in different life areas; and develop systematic approaches for applying the eightfold path to specific challenges.
• 406CLoving-Kindness

  Investigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social challenges, practice maintaining positive feelings and trust while extending metta to difficult people or situations, and develop confidence in their capacity to generate happiness and safety through loving-kindness.
• 411BRight Speech

  Explore Buddhist stories and parables about the power of speech, identify lessons about wise and unwise speech from these narratives, and create your own stories or drawings showing characters who practice mindful speech.
• 406BLoving-Kindness

  Practice generating feelings of warmth and goodwill toward family, friends, and classmates while noticing how these feelings affect their own happiness and sense of connection, experiment with kind actions that create positive emotions in themselves and others, and develop trust in their ability to both give and receive care.