Yanas

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  234A

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Creative expressions of the three jewels

  Identify the three jewels using multiple senses and intelligence pathways; create simple artistic representations (drawing,...

• Band B (Ages 7-9)

  234B

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  How Buddhists find guidance and support

  Compare the three jewels by describing how each provides different types of guidance; explain how...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  234E

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Three sources of refuge

  Analyze which qualities of the Buddha, the teachings, and group practices resonate personally, and evaluate...

• Band C (Ages 10-12)

  234C

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Practical guidance in Buddhist life

  Analyze how the three jewels function as sources of guidance in complex life situations; evaluate...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  234D

  Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

  Ethical decision-making through Buddhist refuge

  Analyze the three jewels as a comprehensive ethical decision-making framework; evaluate how this system addresses...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  206E

  Buddhist Rituals Across Traditions

  Ritual in daily activities

  Categorize ritual practices across Buddhist traditions according to their functions (purification, mindfulness cultivation, merit generation),...

• Band E (Ages 15-18)

  100E

  Diligence and Optimism

  Applying optimism and diligence when working with others

  Differentiate between ordinary hope and authentic optimism in Buddhist practice; analyze how joyful effort (*virya*)...

• Band D (Ages 13-14)

  430D

  Four Noble Truths Overview

  Personal and social suffering

  Examine personal and social sources of suffering through contemplative inquiry; evaluate how understanding the four...

• Band A: (Ages 4-6)

  430A

  Four Noble Truths Overview

  Simple feelings and helping

  Experience the basic human feelings of sadness, wanting, and feeling better through simple activities; recognize...