White Fragility Lesson Plan

Buddhism andAnti-Racism

Kind of Activity:

Group Work

Objective:

Students will experience a Buddhist mindfulness practice and investigate Buddhist philosophy in relation to anti-racist work.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9

Structure:

Begin this activity by breaking the class into pairs. Each student will complete these steps:

1. Write down the name of someone you have a difficult relationship with. Perhaps this is someone you might have even experienced feelings of hate for. It might be a political figure, a family member, or someone from your school or religious...