Four Foundations of Mindfulness

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  405E

  Methods of Using the Breath

  Using the breath as an object of meditation

  Implement mindfulness and breathing awareness to develop a calm, focused, and balanced mind. Create and...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  410A

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Learning to listen with your whole body

  Demonstrate good listening by showing quiet body, watching eyes, and still hands during story time;...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  410B

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Listening as a special gift

  Execute structured partner listening exercises where one person shares while the other demonstrates complete attention...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  410C

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Using listening to solve problems

  Execute advanced listening techniques including reflective listening and asking clarifying questions in real classroom conflicts;...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  410D

  Mindful Listening Practices

  Listening across differences

  Generate therapeutic-level listening skills for holding space during difficult conversations; test approaches for listening across...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  410E

  Mindful Listening Practices

  The gift of practicing deep listening

  Implement deep listening practices, and analyze the “listening pot” metaphor to identify essential conditions for...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  502E

  Tanha: Sensory Enjoyment

  Honoring the body as our vehicle for awakening

  Implement mindful self-care practices that honor the body as a vehicle for awakening, and analyze...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  230E

  Three Yanas: Theravada Buddhism

  Buddhism in Southeast Asia

  Analyze the foundational principles, practices, and scriptural authority of Theravada Buddhism, compare and contrast Theravada...