Introduction+to+the+Larger+Amida+Sutra

=**Title: Introduction to the Larger Amida Sutra**=

**Status: NOT YET MODERATED**

Objective:

 * After this lesson, the student will know 3 facts about the Larger Amida Sutra

Materials:

 * Worksheet [[file:Worksheet_Larger_Amida_Sutra.pdf]]
 * Worksheet - Answer [[file:Worksheet_Larger_Amida_Sutra-Answer.pdf]]
 * Scavenger Hunt Questions [[file:Scavenger_hunt_questions.pdf]]

Preparation:

 * Make enough copies of the Worksheet for every student
 * Let all students know that they should bring cameras/smartphones
 * Make one copy of the Scavenger Item sheet and cut along the lines.

Method:

 * 1) Opening Gassho
 * 2) Ask class what they know about the Larger Amida Sutra
 * 3) Read through the Answer Sheet. Explain terms. Students should fill the blanks on their Worksheet as you read.
 * 4) Scavenger Hunt
 * 5) The students are to find items in the temple campus area that exemplify the concept.
 * 6) They need to take a picture using their camera and come back to show you what they have taken
 * 7) Write the first item on the white board.
 * 8) When the student shows the correct picture, then show the Scavenger Hunt questions sheet with the next question They may not repeat the picture/item..
 * 9) Questions
 * 10) Find 3 images of Amida Buddha
 * 11) Find 3 images of Amida's Name (Namo Amida Butsu)
 * 12) Find something that represents a vow (any vow)
 * 13) Find 3 images of Amida's disciples (any monk, Shinran, students, sangha)
 * 14) Find Amida Buddha (any light, any sign of enlightenment ex. book)
 * 15) Discussion
 * 16) Ask what they think of Amida Buddha now?
 * 17) Ask what they think of Amida Sutra now?
 * 18) Closing Gassho

Evaluation:

 * Discussion

Note:

 * This can be divided to two sessions
 * For younger groups of students, it make sense to team the students into groups and/or you might need an adult chaperone for each student/group.

Author:
{One line: First & Last name, Email address(if you have one), Affiliated Temple/Church, Year written} Mas Nishimura, nish221.at.gmail.dot.com, San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin, 2015 ||