Units and Themes for the Year 2026

Term I

1. Settling and Arriving

  • Introduction to the Learning Space
  • Intention Setting: King-like, Boatman-like, and Shepherd-like Intentions
  • Learning to Be in Community

Note: Three sessions excluding the opening

2. Exploring our mind: Mindfulness-Breathing, listening, and being calm.

  • Do You Have a Mind?
  • Understanding and Naming Feelings
  • Contemplation (Noticing and Observing)
  • My Mind and My Choices

Note: Three sessions excluding the opening

Term II

3. Interdependence

  • We are all connected
  • Dependent Arising
  • Humility: Many Helpers, One Success
  • Simplicity: Happy with What We Have
  • The World Is Our Home
  • Connecting with our homeland

Note: Eight sessions excluding the opening and closing session

4. Four immeasurable

  • Loving Kindness
  • Compassion
  • Sympathetic Joy
  • Equanimity
  • Reflective Session

Term IV

5. Digital Decency

  • What Is Digital Space?
  • Being Kind and Safe Online
  • Balance and Mindful Use