Ritual

• 431ASetting Boundaries

  Practice simple ways to make special quiet time by sitting in circles, using gentle voices, and ringing small bells to start and stop activities, then share what makes spaces feel calm and safe.
• 431Setting Boundaries

  Investigate traditional methods for creating contemplative space, implement systematic approaches to container-building using objects and agreements, and assess how different elements contribute to effective practice environments.
• 431BSetting Boundaries

  Create and practice classroom agreements that support group meditation, design simple rituals for starting and ending practice time, and demonstrate how clear agreements help everyone participate peacefully.
• 237CRituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Research ritual traditions across Buddhist cultures and contemporary communities; analyze how rituals adapt to different contexts while preserving essential meaning; and synthesize understanding by creating culturally informed ritual practices that bridge traditional elements with modern community needs.
• 237ARituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Demonstrate simple daily rituals by practicing altar care and classroom ceremonies; show respect for sacred objects through gentle handling; and participate in group rituals like songs and bowing while explaining what makes something special or sacred in simple terms.
• 304BSacred Space and Objects

  Create and maintain classroom sacred spaces through hands-on altar keeping, flower arranging, and candle care; practice community agreements for sacred space behavior; and implement daily rituals that transform ordinary classroom moments into mindful transitions between activities.
• 237Rituals for Personal and Group Practice

  Practice various ritual elements through hands-on experience with altar keeping, candle lighting, and group ceremonies; reflect on how ritual activities affect mood and group feeling; and experiment with creating sacred space in different settings while documenting personal responses to ritual practice.
• 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.
• 304Sacred Space and Objects

  Experience sacred objects through multiple senses by touching, arranging, and caring for altar items; create personal sacred spaces using natural materials; and demonstrate respectful behavior in special places through gentle movements, quiet voices, and careful handling of precious objects.