Foundations of Mindfulness

• 409ERight Effort

  Implement the principles of right effort in daily life; analyze opportunities to cultivate wholesome thoughts and actions; and evaluate how this practice transforms well-being and relationships.
• 449EPrajnaparamita Mantra

  Identify the function of mantra practice within Buddhist meditation traditions. Analyze how the prajnaparamita mantra connects to the Heart Sutra’s teachings on emptiness, and demonstrate competency by accurately reciting the mantra and explaining its meaning.
• 237ERituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Analyze various ritual forms that support personal practice, and design simple rituals that effectively guide and inspire group practice.
• 431ESetting Boundaries

  Analyze various methods for creating sacred space and practice boundaries in contemplative settings; evaluate how intentional boundary-setting affects group concentration, respect, and spiritual atmosphere; and implement systematic approaches to establishing practice containers that support both individual focus and collective contemplative experience.
• 401EDhyana: Meditation Techniques

  Compare and contrast multiple Buddhist meditation techniques (shamatha, vipassana, loving-kindness, walking meditation), analyze how each method addresses specific mental states and obstacles, and design appropriate meditation practices for different situations and temperaments.
• 431BSetting Boundaries

  Create and practice classroom agreements that support group meditation, design simple rituals for starting and ending practice time, and demonstrate how clear agreements help everyone participate peacefully.
• 431DSetting Boundaries

  Develop individual practice commitments that support group contemplative experience, analyze the relationship between personal boundaries and collective practice, and implement discipline containers that enhance both individual focus and community harmony.
• 431ASetting Boundaries

  Practice simple ways to make special quiet time by sitting in circles, using gentle voices, and ringing small bells to start and stop activities, then share what makes spaces feel calm and safe.
• 431Setting 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.