In this Thich Nhat Hanh 101 program, your group will meet Thich Nhat Hanh (pronounced Tik N’yat Hawn), known respectfully as Thay (pronounced tie, meaning teacher). Thay was a Buddhist monk from Vietnam who began a nonviolent social movement to respond to the suffering caused by the war in Vietnam. This eventually grew into a global movement of compassionate engagement with those who are suffering. Thay shows all of us what it means to listen deeply to others, to stand in solidarity with those who suffer, and to value the dignity of every human being.
The Peace Heroes 101 series are full, holistic programs geared toward after-school programs, youth groups, refugee camps, homeschools, and other non-traditional educational environments – though they work great in classrooms too! These ready-to-use units provide interactive storytelling scripts and meaningful activities designed to guide and engage your group in learning and discussion about the featured Peace Hero over the course of nine structured sessions.
- Session 1: Let’s Talk About Peace & Discovery Vietnam
- Session 2: Meet Thich Nhat Hanh: A Small Monk Who Did Big Things (The Story)
- Session 3: Meet Thich Nhat Hanh: A Small Monk Who Did Big Things (Activities)
- Session 4: We’re Just Monks! Facing the Overwhelming Problem of War (The Story)
- Session 5: We’re Just Monks! Facing the Overwhelming Problem of War (Activities)
- Session 6: The Power of a Peace Hero: Thay Changes the World (The Story)
- Session 7: The Power of a Peace Hero: Thay Changes the World (Activities)
- Session 8: You Can Be a Peace Hero: Take Action!
- Final Session: Celebration and Reflection
Foster appreciation for diverse people and cultures, Empower your students to environmental activism, Introduce a strong female role model, Develop Social and Emotional skills, Create a culture of empathy and welcome, Integrate multiple intelligences, Engage with your local community, Contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Connect with other classrooms around the world.
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After school programs, Youth groups, Homeschool programs, Social studies classrooms
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Character Education Community Engagement Groups, Social Emotional Learning, Global Citizenship Education
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Recommended Student Age: 12-16
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