Essential Attitudes
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Applying the measure of non-aggression to systems
Analyze systemic structures through the lens of ahimsa (non-aggression) by identifying who benefits and who...
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Health and well-being of the body
Analyze the first noble truth's teaching that sickness is inherent to life while comparing Buddhist,...
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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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The preciousness of human life from a Buddhist perspective
Analyze the Buddhist teaching on the rarity and preciousness of human birth using the traditional...
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Anticipating and accepting challenges without judgment in the creative process
Create art with a gentle, non-aggressive attitude toward self and process, and evaluate the balance...
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Turn inward
Analyze the difference between accepting teachings through belief, versus discovering truth through direct experience, then...
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Recognizing harmful patterns in leadership
Investigate the three poisons in leadership decisions by observing how greed, anger, and ignorance affect...
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Making kind choices to help others
Practice making kind choices in classroom situations by identifying when someone needs help, demonstrating gentle...
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Stories of helpful leaders and generous people
Analyze stories of helpful leaders and generous people by comparing characters who help versus those...