Meditation

• 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.
• 503BContemplative Arts

  Practice mindful art-making by focusing completely on one activity at a time, noticing when their mind wanders and gently returning attention to their hands and materials; experiment with “mistake magic” by turning unexpected marks, spills, or broken pieces into new creative discoveries; and experience the difference between rushing through art projects and taking time to enjoy each step of the process.
• 511BLila and Mudita

  Explore stories and examples of joyful play and sympathetic celebration from various cultures; create and share stories that demonstrate the difference between spontaneity and impulsivity; and identify examples of mudita in literature and personal experience.
• 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.
• 401CDhyana: Meditation Techniques

  Practice diverse meditation techniques using multiple learning modalities (visual focus, kinesthetic movement, auditory guidance, reflective contemplation); demonstrate leadership in guiding others through basic practices; and create meditation approaches that accommodate different learning styles and developmental needs.
• 129CThe Buddha’s Equanimity

  Design multimedia presentations combining research, art, and performance to explore equality themes, create kinesthetic learning experiences about social justice, and develop varied creative projects that demonstrate understanding of equal dignity through different artistic expressions.
• 406CLoving-Kindness

  Investigate how loving-kindness practice affects their emotional well-being and sense of security even during social challenges, practice maintaining positive feelings and trust while extending metta to difficult people or situations, and develop confidence in their capacity to generate happiness and safety through loving-kindness.
• 430CFour Noble Truths Overview

  Compare the Buddha’s medical analogy (diagnosis, cause, prognosis, treatment) with modern problem-solving approaches; investigate how the four truths explain patterns of dissatisfaction in different life areas; and develop systematic approaches for applying the eightfold path to specific challenges.
• 401BDhyana: Meditation Techniques

  Demonstrate multiple meditation techniques including breath awareness, walking meditation, and object focus; practice the seven-point posture with intention-setting; and evaluate how different techniques affect personal awareness and ability to support others in practice.