Creative Expression
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237CRituals for Personal and Group PracticeResearch 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.
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304CSacred Space and ObjectsDesign 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.
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237BRituals for Personal and Group PracticePractice 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.
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304DSacred Space and ObjectsResearch sacred space practices across Buddhist cultures; evaluate how blessing and consecration practices transform ordinary objects into sacred ones; and create group rituals that establish sacred space for contemplative practice.
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237DRituals for Personal and Group PracticeExamine 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.
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304BSacred Space and ObjectsCreate and maintain classroom sacred spaces through hands-on altar keeping, flower arranging, and candle care; practice community agreements for sacred space behavior; and implement daily rituals that transform ordinary classroom moments into mindful transitions between activities.
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237ARituals for Personal and Group PracticeDemonstrate 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.
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304ESacred Space and ObjectsAnalyze the Buddhist understanding of sacredness in relation to the Three Jewels and practice objects; evaluate how creating and maintaining sacred spaces supports contemplative practice and community building; and design sacred space practices that honor Buddhist principles while fostering reverence for the dharma.
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304ASacred Space and ObjectsExperience sacred objects through multiple senses by touching, arranging, and caring for altar items; create personal sacred spaces using natural materials; and demonstrate respectful behavior in special places through gentle movements, quiet voices, and careful handling of precious objects.