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**Top Five Things We Learned About Ourselves**
 * FDSTL Conference 2009 Notes - Group 3**
 * 1) During walk became mindful of material needs
 * 2) Outcome of internal / external “test” was surprising
 * 3) Ease of entering the zone during the chanting on walk was a surprise
 * 4) Ease of reciting Nembutsu even with external distractions during the walk

**Top Five Things Learned About Shinran**
 * 1) Changed name many times
 * 2) Went up the Mountain – age 9
 * 3) Came down – age 29
 * 4) Age difference between Honen and Shinran
 * 5) Personal frustration with “self-power”

**Lesson Plans (Grades Pre-K to K)**
 * 1) “Would You Rather”
 * 2) Read a story with contrasting characters (like The 3 Little Pigs)
 * 3) Ask “Would You Rather” questions
 * 4) Houses – Hard work vs. Easy
 * 5) Wolf/Pigs – Bad vs. Good
 * 6) Pig with Brick House / Pig with Stick House – Compassion vs. Selfishness

**Lesson Plans (Grades 1 to 6)**
 * 1) Walking Meditation
 * 2) Walk in silence
 * 3) Make hats and wear
 * 4) Take turns acting out distractions
 * 5) Discussion
 * 6) What did you notice
 * 7) Was it difficult to be silent & meditate with distractions
 * 8) Did you laugh
 * 9) What are the distractions in your life

**Lesson Plans (High School)**
 * 1) Making Choices
 * 2) Use the “Would You Rather” exercise to stimulate discussion
 * 3) Students reflect on how they think & make choices
 * 4) Students realize how other think & make choices
 * 5) Relate this to choices they make everyday
 * 6) Can tie into choices made by Shinran & Shakyamuni Buddha