Language Arts & Literature
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The stories that shape our lives
Analyze Buddhist stories and parables to extract wisdom for daily living, and differentiate between the...
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Letting others form their views
Analyze Buddha's non-dogmatic teaching approach as exemplified by ehipassiko ("come and see"); contrast this method...
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Languages related to Buddhism
Analyze the evolution of dharma transmission across linguistic boundaries from Magadhi Prakrit to contemporary languages;...
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Power of memorization
Demonstrate fluency with primary Buddhist lists through accurate recall; analyze their significance in group settings;...
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Exploring music as a medium for expressing dharma
Analyze how specific musical elements in chosen pieces convey Buddhist values, evaluating how qualities like...
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Relating to Arya beings
Analyze the qualities of noble beings, evaluate which qualities to cultivate personally, and create strategies...
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Personal speech awareness through contemplative practice
Design and implement personal speech awareness practices, including structured daily reflection on the four harmful...
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Learning from Buddhist stories about wise speech
Explore Buddhist stories and parables about the power of speech, identify lessons about wise and...
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Speaking with kindness through stories and practice
Listen to simple stories about characters who choose kind or unkind words, and practice retelling...