Core Buddhist Pathways

• 120DSkillful Communication in Action

  Address challenging communication scenarios involving authority figures, peer pressure, and family dynamics by applying Buddhist principles. Practice advocacy and speaking truth to power while maintaining compassionate speech. Implement restorative justice approaches in school conflicts through harmonious communication.
• 406DLoving-Kindness

  Design loving-kindness ceremonies that generate positive emotions and strengthen group bonds, participate in structured metta practices that cultivate both personal happiness and interpersonal trust, and establish sustained loving-kindness disciplines that support emotional regulation and secure relationship patterns.
• 430DFour Noble Truths Overview

  Examine personal and social sources of suffering through contemplative inquiry; evaluate how understanding the four truths transforms relationships with disappointment, conflict, and change; and implement mindfulness practices that cultivate emotional resilience and compassionate response to others’ pain.
• 401DDhyana: Meditation Techniques

  Practice and analyze meditation techniques through multiple intelligence frameworks (bodily-kinesthetic through movement meditation, musical-rhythmic through chanting, visual-spatial through visualization); evaluate how different approaches serve various temperaments and learning styles; and synthesize understanding by creating inclusive meditation programs for diverse groups.
• 410DMindful Listening Practices

  Generate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across strong differences of opinion without becoming defensive; and design mentoring programs where older students teach empathetic communication skills to younger peers.
• 304CSacred Space and Objects

  Design and facilitate group rituals for consecrating learning spaces, marking seasonal transitions, and supporting contemplative practice; evaluate how ritual elements like offerings, gestures, and even spoken words (prayers, mantras) create sacred atmosphere; and establish sustainable practices for maintaining sacred space throughout the academic year.
• 234CBuddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Analyze how the three jewels function as sources of guidance in complex life situations; evaluate the practical applications of each refuge in Buddhist decision-making; and synthesize understanding by designing scenarios that demonstrate how each jewel provides different types of support.
• 305CSangha

  Evaluate personal social connections by analyzing how different friend groups influence their choices and values; practice mutual support strategies through study partnerships and peer mentoring activities; and implement specific ways to be helpful companions who encourage each other’s learning and ethical development.
• 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.