The Analects of Confucius Lesson Plan

Hiding the Jewel and the Golden Buddha of Thailand: Protecting Our Most Precious Resource in Times of Turbulence

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

In the context of a small group discussion, students will compare storytelling across cultures and historical periods to deepen their understanding of protective hiding.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.2

Structure:

Part 1: The activity may be introduced with a video clip of Tara Brach, meditation teacher and psychologist, discussing the legendary golden Buddha statue of...