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?
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:
How would you visualize your descriptions and examples if you
were asked to draw them? Describe what you would draw.
The Mandala Project
Day 1 classwork: 11/30 or 12/1
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Day 2 & 3 Classwork: 12/1 or 12/2
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Once you have completed the HW charts, you
will have 1 class period to brainstorm in small
groups on how to visually illustrate your
descriptions.
You may begin your practice idea map in class,
to be completed for HW. This is just a sketch, as
you will get a large mandala to complete the
final mandala.
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
You will be given 1 class period in Social Studies
to work on your big mandala. However, you
continue to work on the mandala at home.
Due Dates:
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MON NOV 30: HW Charts (check in HW grade)
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TUES DEC 1: Classwork Chart (check in CW grade)
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TUES DEC 1: Sketch on Practice Idea Map (check in
CW grade)
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TUES DEC 22: Reflection and finished mandala.
(100 points total)
• See attached rubric for grading details.
What does it mean to be creative?
Artistic Ability
• Skill in producing artwork
• Mindfulness of
craftsmanship
Creativity
• 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
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)
5. Scene
Symbols might include (where & why)
Colors might include (where & why)
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)
Practice Idea Map
Your Space