Positive Affect

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  515E

  Anicca and Lila

  The joy of spontaneity in art

  Create spontaneous, playful artistic expressions with awareness of impermanence, and analyze how non-agenda-driven creativity enhances...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  511A

  Lila and Mudita

  Joyful play and celebrating friends

  Practice spontaneous play and creative expression through movement, art, and imaginative activities; celebrate friends' achievements...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  511B

  Lila and Mudita

  Stories of joy and celebration

  Explore stories and examples of joyful play and sympathetic celebration from various cultures; create and...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  511C

  Lila and Mudita

  Expressing joy through diverse creative approaches

  Express understanding of *lila* and *mudita* through diverse creative projects while practicing spontaneous joy; design...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  511D

  Lila and Mudita

  Cultivating present-moment joy and authentic celebration

  Create conditions for spontaneous joy in daily life through mindful attention to present-moment opportunities; practice...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  511E

  Lila and Mudita

  Creating conditions for spontaneous joy and play

  Define and analyze the concepts of lila (divine play), mudita (sympathetic joy), and anicca (impermanence)...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  406A

  Loving-Kindness

  Stories of friendship and care

  Listen to stories about characters who feel safe and happy when showing and receiving kindness,...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  406B

  Loving-Kindness

  Everyday acts of care and friendship

  Practice generating feelings of warmth and goodwill toward family, friends, and classmates while noticing how...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  406C

  Loving-Kindness

  Building resilience through loving-kindness

  Investigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social...