Title: Buddhist Taboo Game (Right Speech)

Status: MODERATED

Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, High School, Young Adult, Adult

Keywords: Basic Buddhism

Objective:

• Increase mindfulness when speaking

Materials:

• Rules & Game cards Lesson plan for Buddhist Taboo.docx

• Timer

• Paper & pencil

Preparation:

• Print game cards on card stock (preferable); cut game cards.

Method:

1. Review Right Speech: Speaking mindfully, using words with card.

2. Introduce Game

3. Read Rules

4. Play Game. Keep score.

Evaluation:

• Look at the scores

• Ask students to share how they felt when trying to describe something without using particular words

Note:

n/a

Author:

Rachel Hiroto, (High School), no email given, Buddhist Church of Oakland, 2015

Submitted by: Maya Lawrence, Buddhist Church of Oakland, 2015