Compassion

• 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)

  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)

  407E

  Sympathetic Joy

  Generating joy for all beings

  Analyze the nature of sympathetic joy; guide unscripted meditation practices for cultivating this quality; and...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  129D

  The Buddha’s Equanimity

  How equanimity enables social justice activism

  Examine the Buddha's revolutionary rejection of caste hierarchy through critical analysis of the kusha grass...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  129E

  The Buddha’s Equanimity

  Innate goodness exists in all beings

  Analyze the Buddha's demonstration of equanimity in the kusa grass story by examining how he...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  129C

  The Buddha’s Equanimity

  Challenging unfairness while showing respect for all

  Design multimedia presentations combining research, art, and performance to explore equality themes, create kinesthetic learning...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  129B

  The Buddha’s Equanimity

  Learning fairness from the Buddha's example

  Demonstrate equal respect for all classmates through inclusive actions, practice responding to unfair treatment with...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  129A

  The Buddha’s Equanimity

  Practicing kindness with everyone we meet

  Practice treating everyone with kindness by offering seats to classmates, demonstrate caring actions toward all...