HW: Buddhism is the most popular Eastern belief system in the West, mainly because its basic tenents focus less on religious ritual and dogma and more on how to be a person that does not contribute to suffering in the world. Reflect on your life and

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HW Buddhism is the most popular Eastern belief
system in the West, mainly because its basic
tenents focus less on religious ritual and dogma
and more on how to be a person that does not
contribute to suffering in the world. Reflect on
your life and actions by answering the questions
below with detailed descriptions and specific
examples.
1. How do you view the nature of the universe? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
2. How do you understand your role in this universe? What personal moral or ethical principles do you pledge to live your life by? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
3. In what ways does the way you communicate with people reflect your personal principles? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
4. In what ways does the way you interact with people reflect your personal principles? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
5. In what ways does your aspirations for your future occupation reflect your personal principles? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
6. How do you demonstrate to yourself that you are committed to upholding your principle? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
7. How do you demonstrate that you are mindful of your thoughts, you words, your actions, others feelings and the environment around you? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
8. In what ways do you reflect on all of the above? Which 8-Fold Path is this?
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HW Who are you? What make you the unique,
special person that you are? Focus on the
positive things that make you happy and that you
share with others.
1. Your interests
2. Your family and heritage
3. Your friends and experiences
4. Your connections with your community
5. Your connections with your environment
6. Your connections with your fellow countrymen
7. Your connections with your fellow global citizens
8. Your connections with the universe
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What does it mean to be creative?

• Artistic Ability

• Creativity

• Skill in producing artwork
• Mindfulness of craftsmanship

• Ability to apply and represent abstract concepts
  visually
• Ability to communicate ideas to an audience
  visually
• Exploring a variety of methods in creating a
  piece of art

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Classwork How would you visualize your
descriptions and examples if you were asked to
draw them? Describe what you would do below.
1. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
2. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
3. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
4. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
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6. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
7. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
8. Scene Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
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Classwork How would you visualize your
descriptions of yourself? Describe what you would
do below.
1. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
2. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
3. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
4. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
5. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
6. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
7. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
8. Symbols might include (where why) Colors might include (where why)
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The Mandala Project

• Day 1 classwork 12/3

• Day 2 3 Classwork 12/4-5

• Once you have completed all four charts, you are
  ready to begin mapping out your mandala. Using
  the blank mandala provided in this packet, map
  out the story of who you are and how your life
  reflects the 8-Fold Path.
• Requirements Your mandala must
• Tell the story of who you are
• Incorporate symbols, symbolic color, images and
  scenes
• Use all spaces provided
• Be cut out as a circle
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the 8-Fold
  Path
• Demonstrate care and craftsmanship
• Once your concept map is complete, you will get a
  large mandala to complete the final mandala.

• You will be given 3 class periods in Social
  Studies to work on your mandala. However, you
  must begin work on the mandala at home so that we
  can check your progress in class.
• During these two days, we will review your
  progress. It is a good idea to work in pencil
  until we have checked in on your progress.
• You will have access to the art cart and all its
  supplies during these days.

Due Dates

• WED Dec 3 Charts 1 and 2. (20 pts)
• THURS Dec 4 Charts 3 and 4. (20 pts)
• FRI Dec 5 Sketch on Practice Idea Map (20 pts)
• Checkpoint and classwork on Day 2 3 will be
  graded amount of progress on the project, ability
  to communicate ideas, willingness to accept
  constructive criticism. (20 points)
• TUES Dec 9 Finished mandala graded on
  craftsmanship the extent to which your mandala
  meets the requirements. (50 points)

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Practice Idea Map
Your Space