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Sunday, August 10, 2025

Viññāṇakkhandha (Consciousness) Newsletter


Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our Professional/Staff classroom! This week, we will delve into the profound topic of Viññāṇakkhandha (Consciousness). We will explore awareness and cognition, understanding the nature of consciousness as described in the teachings of the Buddha. The phrase "Yaṃ kiñci viññāṇaṃ atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59) invites us to reflect on the continuity of consciousness across time, while the metaphor "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, māyā" (SN 22.95) reminds us that consciousness can be elusive, much like an illusion.

We look forward to a week filled with learning and insights!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami, Ph.D(Candidate), M.A(Pali)

What We’re Learning

This week, our focus will be on Viññāṇakkhandha (Consciousness), exploring:

  • Awareness and cognition
  • The teaching "Yaṃ kiñci viññāṇaṃ atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59)
  • The six types of consciousness based on sense doors:
    • Cakkhu-viññāṇa (eye-consciousness)
    • Sota-viññāṇa (ear-consciousness)
    • Ghāna-viññāṇa (nose-consciousness)
    • Jivhā-viññāṇa (tongue-consciousness)
    • Kāya-viññāṇa (body-consciousness)
    • Mano-viññāṇa (mind-consciousness)

We will also discuss the key characteristics of all aggregates:

  • Anicca (impermanent)
  • Dukkha (unsatisfactory)
  • Anattā (non-self)

The Buddha’s teachings, particularly in the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta (SN 22.59), remind us that consciousness, like all aggregates, is non-self. Understanding this nature leads to insight and liberation, as illustrated in "Iti rūpaṃ, iti rūpassa samudayo, iti rūpassa atthaṅgamo" (SN 22.56).

Important Dates & Reminders

  • (upcoming events, assignments, or school-wide dates)

Classroom Highlights

This week, we celebrated our students' efforts in understanding complex concepts. A special shout-out to our learners who participated in the group discussions and shared their insights on consciousness! 

At-Home Connections

Families can enhance the learning experience with these activities:

  • Discuss the six types of consciousness with your family and identify examples in daily life.
  • Reflect together on the quote "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, māyā" and share instances where you felt consciousness was an illusion.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email at saodhammasami@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support in your child's learning journey!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami, Ph.D(Candidate), M.A(Pali)

Classroom Newsletter


Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the fascinating topic of Saṅkhārakkhandha, or Mental Formations. We will explore volitional activities and the mental constructs that shape our experiences. As we reflect on the teachings of the Buddha, particularly the wisdom found in the Suttas, such as "Ye keci saṅkhārā atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59), we aim to deepen our understanding of how these mental formations influence our lives.

Let’s embark on this enlightening journey together!

Sao Dhammasami

What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about Saṅkhārakkhandha (Mental Formations), focusing on the following key elements:

  • Volitional activities and mental constructs
  • The phrase "Ye keci saṅkhārā atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59)
  • The inclusion of all mental factors except vedanā and saññā
  • The analogy "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, kadalī" - "Like a banana trunk" (SN 22.95)

Key Components of Saṅkhārakkhandha:

  • It contains 50 cetasikas (mental factors) excluding vedanā and saññā.
  • Major categories include:
    • Kusala (wholesome) factors
    • Akusala (unwholesome) factors
    • Abyākata (neutral) factors

Important Mental Formations:

  • Cetanā (volition)
  • Phassa (contact)
  • Manasikāra (attention)
  • Vitakka (initial application)
  • Vicāra (sustained application)

Key Characteristics of All Aggregates:

  • Anicca (impermanent)
  • Dukkha (unsatisfactory)
  • Anattā (non-self)

The teachings from the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta (SN 22.59) emphasize:

"Rūpaṃ, bhikkhave, anattā, vedanā anattā, saññā anattā, saṅkhārā anattā, viññāṇaṃ anattā"

"Form is non-self, feeling is non-self, perception is non-self, mental formations are non-self, consciousness is non-self."

Understanding these aggregates through meditation can lead to liberation, as highlighted in "Iti rūpaṃ, iti rūpassa samudayo, iti rūpassa atthaṅgamo" (SN 22.56).

Important Dates & Reminders

  • (Iupcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

  • (Check Alert Email)

At-Home Connections

To extend learning at home, families can engage with the topic of Saṅkhārakkhandha through the following activities:

  1. Discussion: Talk about how volition influences daily decisions and actions. Ask family members to share a time when they made a choice based on their mental formations.

  2. Reflection: Encourage family members to practice mindfulness by observing their thoughts and feelings throughout the day. Discuss the impermanent nature of these experiences.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email at saodhammasami@gmail.com Thank you for your ongoing support in our learning journey!

Warm regards,

Sao Dhammasami, Ph.D. (Candidate), M.A. (Pali)

Classroom Newsletter

 

Message from the Teacher

Hello Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the fascinating topic of Saññākkhandha (Perception). We will explore how we recognize and identify objects and experiences, along with the significant teachings provided by the Buddha on perception. As we engage in discussions and activities, we aim to deepen our understanding of how perception shapes our experiences and reality.

Sao Dhammasami

What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about:

  • Recognition and identification of objects and experiences: How we perceive and make sense of the world around us.
  • The Buddha's teaching: "Yā kāci saññā atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59), which highlights the nature of perception in relation to past, present, and future experiences.
  • The function of recognition (sañjānana) and how it relates to our memory and understanding.
  • The metaphor "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, gimhānaṃ pacchime māse marīcikā" (SN 22.95) - "Like a mirage" - illustrating the transient nature of perception.

Additionally, we will cover the six types of perception based on sense doors:

  • Rūpa-saññā (perception of forms)
  • Sadda-saññā (perception of sounds)
  • Gandha-saññā (perception of smells)
  • Rasa-saññā (perception of tastes)
  • Phoṭṭhabba-saññā (perception of touches)
  • Dhamma-saññā (perception of mental objects)

Students will explore the functions of perception, including:

  • Recognition (sañjānana)
  • Memory formation
  • Conceptual understanding
  • Making marks for recognition

We will also discuss the key characteristics of all aggregates: Anicca (impermanent), Dukkha (unsatisfactory), and Anattā (non-self).

Important Dates & Reminders

  • ( upcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

  • Check Class Room Announcements

At-Home Connections

Here are some simple ways you can engage your family in the topic of Saññākkhandha (Perception) at home:

  1. Observation Exercise: Go for a walk and ask your family members to describe what they see, hear, smell, and feel. Discuss how each person's perception may vary.
  2. Mirage Metaphor: Share examples from everyday life where things aren't what they seem, much like a mirage. Encourage family members to think about how perceptions can be misleading.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Saodhammasami@gmail.com Thank you for your continued support in your child's learning journey!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami, Ph.D. (Candidate), M.A. (Pali)

Vedanākkhandha (Feeling) Classroom Newsletter

 

Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the fascinating topic of Vedanākkhandha, or Feeling. We'll explore how we experience pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral sensations, guided by the teachings of the Buddha. As we reflect on the Buddha's words, "Yā kāci vedanā atītānāgatapaccuppannā" (SN 22.59), we look forward to deepening our understanding of these emotions and sensations. Let's embrace this journey together as we learn more about ourselves and our experiences.

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami

What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about the different types of feelings according to Buddhist teachings. Key points include:

  • Experience of sensations: Recognizing and differentiating between pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral sensations.
  • Three types of feelings:
    • Sukha: Pleasant feelings
    • Dukkha: Unpleasant feelings
    • Adukkaṃsukha: Neutral feelings
  • Key teachings:
    • As illustrated in "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, saradasamaye bubbuḷaṃ" (SN 22.95), feelings arise like bubbles in the rain.
  • Five types of feelings by nature:
    • Sukha (pleasant bodily feeling)
    • Dukkha (unpleasant bodily feeling)
    • Somanassa (pleasant mental feeling)
    • Domanassa (unpleasant mental feeling)
    • Upekkhā (neutral feeling)
  • Six types of feelings by source:
    • Eye-contact
    • Ear-contact
    • Nose-contact
    • Tongue-contact
    • Body-contact
    • Mind-contact

We will also discuss the characteristics of all aggregates: Anicca (impermanence), Dukkha (unsatisfactoriness), and Anattā (non-self). As stated in the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta (SN 22.59), "Form is non-self, feeling is non-self…", we will explore how understanding this leads to liberation.

Important Dates & Reminders

  • ( upcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

This week, we celebrated our students' efforts in exploring the nature of feelings. A special shout-out to (Insert student names) for their insightful contributions during discussions. Keep up the great work, everyone!

At-Home Connections

Families can engage with this week's topic by:

  1. Reflective Conversations: Ask your child about their experiences with different feelings throughout the day. What made them feel happy, sad, or neutral? Discuss how these feelings relate to the types of vedanā they learned about.

  2. Mindfulness Practice: Encourage your family to practice mindfulness together. Spend a few minutes observing your feelings and sensations without judgment. This can help in recognizing the transient nature of feelings.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email at saodhammasami@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support in your child's education. Let’s make this week a meaningful exploration of feelings together!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami

Saturday, August 09, 2025

Class Newsletter: Understanding Rūpakkhandha (Material Form)


Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our professional learning journey! This week, we will be diving deep into the concept of Rūpakkhandha, or Material Form. We will explore the various types of matter that constitute our physical world, including the four great elements and derived matter. Understanding these concepts not only enriches our knowledge but also encourages a deeper appreciation of the transient nature of all forms.

What We’re Learning

This week, students will focus on:

  1. Rūpakkhandha (Material Form):

    • 28 types of rūpa, which include:
      • 4 Great Elements (Mahābhūta):
      • Pathavī (earth/solidity)
      • Āpo (water/cohesion)
      • Tejo (fire/temperature)
      • Vāyo (air/motion)
      • 24 Derived Matter (Upādā-rūpa):
      • 5 sense organs (pasāda-rūpa)
      • 4 sense objects (color, sound, smell, taste)
      • Hadaya-vatthu (heart-base)
      • Jīvita-rūpa (life-faculty)
      • 2 sex-rūpas
      • Other categories including nutrition, space, communication, etc.
  2. The nature of physical change and transformation:

    • "Rūpaṃ rūpakkhandho" (SN 22.48) indicates that all physical matter is in constant flux.
    • The teaching "Seyyathāpi, bhikkhave, pupphuḷaṃ passeyya" (SN 22.95) illustrates the fleeting nature of form, comparing it to a foam bubble.
  3. Insight from the Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta (SN 22.59):

    • "Rūpaṃ, bhikkhave, anattā…" emphasizes that all aggregates, including form, feeling, and consciousness, are non-self, highlighting the importance of understanding their impermanent nature.
  4. Liberation through understanding:

    • "Iti rūpaṃ, iti rūpassa samudayo, iti rūpassa atthaṅgamo" (SN 22.56) teaches us about the arising and passing away of form.

Important Dates & Reminders

  • (upcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

This week, we had a wonderful discussion on the four great elements and how they relate to our daily lives. I want to give a special shout-out to all students for their insightful contributions and reflections!

At-Home Connections

We encourage families to engage with this week’s topic by:

  • Discussing the four great elements (earth, water, fire, air) and identifying examples of each in your home or surroundings.
  • Exploring the concept of impermanence together by observing natural changes, such as the changing seasons or the life cycle of a plant.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or need to reach me, please feel free to contact me at (saodhammasami@gmail.com).

Thank you for your continued support in our learning journey. Together, we can deepen our understanding of the world around us!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami
Ph.D (Candidate), M.A (Pali)

Classroom Newsletter

 

Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the intriguing topic of mental consciousness and its relationship with mental objects and aggregates. Our main focus will be on how mental objects strike the mind-base, leading to the rise of mental consciousness. This process brings together the aggregate of feeling (vedanākkhandha), the aggregate of perception (saññākkhandha), and the aggregate of mental formations (saṅkhārakkhandha), ultimately forming the five aggregates.

I encourage you to engage with your children about these concepts and explore how they relate to our everyday experiences and understanding of ourselves.

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami
Ph.D (Candidate), M.A (Pali)
www.siridantamahapalaka.com


What We’re Learning

This week, students will explore the concept of mental consciousness and its interconnection with various mental factors. We will cover:

  • How mental objects interact with the mind-base to give rise to consciousness.
  • The distinctions between consciousness (citta), feelings, perceptions, and volitions as mental factors (cetasika).
  • The relationship between the heart-base (hadayavatthu), mental objects, and the material aggregate (rūpa).
  • The dual nature of phenomena, highlighting both mental (nāma) and physical (rūpa) aspects.

By understanding these elements, students will gain a deeper insight into the workings of their own minds and the nature of their experiences.


Important Dates & Reminders

  • (upcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

This week, we celebrated some fantastic achievements in our classroom! Students showed great interest and curiosity during our discussions on mental consciousness. Special shout-out to [Student's Name] for their insightful questions and contributions!


At-Home Connections

Families can engage with this week's topic by discussing the following questions during dinner or family time:

  1. How do you think your feelings influence your perception of a situation?
  2. Can you share an experience where a thought or memory changed the way you felt?

Additionally, consider creating a “feelings journal” at home where family members can note down their feelings and perceptions about daily events.


Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email at [Insert Email] or reach out during my office hours on [Insert Communication Hours].

Thank you for your continued support in our learning journey!

Warm regards,
Sao Dhammasami
Ph.D (Candidate), M.A (Pali)  

Classroom Newsletter


Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the insightful topic of 5 Aggregates on Body Doors. As we explore how tangible objects interact with our body, we will gain a deeper understanding of body-consciousness and the interplay of mental factors that shape our experiences. I'm looking forward to engaging discussions and enlightening moments as we learn together!

By,
ဓာတုဓာရကော: ဘိက္ခု ဓမ္မသမိ
Ph.D(Candidate) M.A (Pali)
(ဣန္ဒသောမ သိရိဒန္တမဟာပါလက)
saodhammasami@gmail.com
www.siridantamahapalaka.com


What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about the 5 Aggregates on Body Doors, which include:

  • Body-Consciousness: Understanding how tangible objects (hardness and softness - pathavī) interact with the sensitive matter of the body to create awareness.
  • Mental Factors: Exploring how feeling (vedanā), perception (saññā), and volition (cetanā) arise alongside body-consciousness, forming the four mental aggregates (nāmakkhandhā).
  • Material Aggregate: Identifying how the sensitive matter of the body and tangible objects constitute the material aggregate (rūpakkhandhā).
  • Sensory Experiences: Investigating how hot and cold sensations as well as the air element (motion, pressure, pushing) contribute to our understanding of mind and matter.

Learning Goals:

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the five aggregates (pañcakkhandhā).
  • Analyze the relationship between consciousness and physical sensations.

Important Dates & Reminders

  • Reminder: Please ensure students bring their materials for class discussions.

Classroom Highlights

  • This week, students have shown great curiosity and engagement during our discussions about consciousness and the body.
  • Special shout-out to students who volunteered to present their thoughts on how we experience the world through our senses!

At-Home Connections

Families can extend learning at home by:

  • Discussing how different temperatures (hot and cold) are felt in daily life and encouraging children to describe their feelings.
  • Engaging in a simple activity where family members take turns describing how they perceive different objects or sensations (such as soft blankets or rough textures) and sharing how these sensations make them feel.



Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email at saodhammasami@gmail.com. I am available for communication on weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education!

Warm regards,
ဓာတုဓာရကော: ဘိက္ခု ဓမ္မသမိ
Ph.D(Candidate) M.A (Pali)
(ဣန္ဒသောမ သိရိဒန္တမဟာပါလက)
saodhammasami@gmail.com
www.siridantamahapalaka.com

Classroom Newsletter

 Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will dive into the fascinating topic of the 5 Aggregates on Tongue Doors. Understanding how the six tastes interact with the sensitive matter of the tongue helps us explore not just our physical sensations but also the mental processes that arise alongside them. I encourage you to engage with your child about their learning as we embark on this enlightening journey together!


What We’re Learning

This week, our primary focus will be on the 5 Aggregates on Tongue Doors. Students will explore the following concepts:

  • The interaction between the six tastes (sweet, sour, spicy, salty, bitter, astringent) and the sensitive matter of the tongue.
  • The emergence of tongue-consciousness, accompanied by three mental factors: feeling (vedanā), perception (saññā), and volition (cetanā).
  • The understanding of the four mental aggregates (nāmakkhandhā) and the material aggregate (rūpakkhandhā), culminating in the comprehensive understanding of the five aggregates (pañcakkhandhā).

Through this exploration, students will gain insights into how consciousness (citta), mental factors (cetasika), and physical phenomena (rūpa) interact to form our experiences of taste.


Important Dates & Reminders

  • .....

Classroom Highlights

This past week, we celebrated several student achievements, including:

  • ......

At-Home Connections

Here are a couple of engaging ways for families to extend learning about the 5 Aggregates on Tongue Doors at home:

  1. Taste Testing: Encourage a family taste-testing session where each member describes their experience of different flavors. Discuss how these tastes make them feel and what memories or thoughts arise.
  2. Mindfulness Practice: Introduce a simple mindfulness exercise focused on eating. Ask your child to pay close attention to the sensations and thoughts they experience while eating a meal.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email at:
saodhammasami@gmail.com
I am available for communication (3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Thailand Standard Time).

Thank you for your ongoing support in your child's education. Let's make this week a meaningful one!

Best regards,
ဓာတုဓာရကော: ဘိက္ခု ဓမ္မသမိ
Ph.D(Candidate) M.A (Pali)
www.siridantamahapalaka.com

Weekly Class Newsletter

 Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our class! This week, we are diving deep into a fascinating topic: the Five Aggregates on Ear Doors. As we explore how sound interacts with our senses, we will learn about the intricate relationship between consciousness, mental factors, and matter. Understanding these concepts can enhance our awareness of how we perceive the world around us. I am looking forward to engaging discussions and meaningful insights from each of our learners!

Warm regards,
ဓာတုဓာရကော: ဘိက္ခု ဓမ္မသမိ
Ph.D (Candidate) M.A (Pali)
saodhammasami@gmail.com
www.siridantamahapalaka.com


What We’re Learning

This week, students will explore the Five Aggregates on Ear Doors in detail. We will cover the following key points:

  • How hearing-consciousness arises when sound meets the sensitive matter of the ear.
  • The roles of mental factors: feeling (vedanā), perception (saññā), and volition (cetanā) in shaping our experiences.
  • The distinction between mental phenomena (nāma) and physical phenomena (rūpa).

Through various activities, we will examine how these aggregates contribute to our understanding of sound and awareness.


Important Dates & Reminders

  • (Insert upcoming events, assignments, or school-wide dates)
  • Reminder: Please ensure your child completes their reading assignments by Friday.
  • Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conference: (Insert date).

Classroom Highlights

This week, we celebrated our class's efforts in understanding complex concepts in a simplified manner. A special shout-out to our students who participated actively during our discussions! We also have a birthday celebration coming up for (insert student's name) this week.


At-Home Connections

Families can engage with the topic of Five Aggregates on Ear Doors at home in these ways:

  • Encourage your child to describe sounds they hear throughout the day and discuss how those sounds impact their feelings and perceptions.
  • Ask your child to share their understanding of how consciousness plays a role in their daily experiences of sound.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email at saodhammasami@gmail.com. I am available for communication during school hours, and I look forward to hearing from you!


Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's learning journey!

Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will explore the fascinating topic of the Five Aggregates on Eyes Doors. We will delve into how seeing-consciousness arises when visible forms strike the sensitive matter of the eye. This exploration will enhance our understanding of consciousness and the mental factors involved in our perceptions. I am thrilled to guide our learners through this enlightening journey!

Warm regards,
ဓာတုဓာရကော: ဘိက္ခု ဓမ္မသမိ
Ph.D(Candidate) M.A (Pali)
saodhammasami@gmail.com
www.siridantamahapalaka.com

What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about the following concepts related to the Five Aggregates on Eyes Doors:

  • Understanding how visible forms and the sensitive matter of the eye interact to create eye-consciousness.
  • Exploring the relationship between eye-consciousness and the three mental factors: feeling (vedanā), perception (saññā), and volition (cetanā).
  • Analyzing the distinction between mental phenomena (nāma) and physical phenomena (rūpa) in the context of our perceptions.

By the end of the week, students will have a deeper appreciation for the interplay between mind and matter.

Important Dates & Reminders

  • (upcoming events, assignments)

Classroom Highlights

  • Five Aggregates on Eyes Doors:

At-Home Connections

To extend learning at home, families can engage in the following activities related to the Five Aggregates on Eyes Doors:

  1. Discuss with your child how their senses help them perceive the world around them. Ask them to share a recent experience where their eye-consciousness was particularly vivid.
  2. Encourage your child to observe different visible forms in their environment and reflect on how their feelings and perceptions may change based on what they see.

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out via email at:
saodhammasami@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s learning journey!

Message from the Teacher

Dear Families,

Welcome to another exciting week in our classroom! This week, we will delve into the fascinating topic of how our senses interact with the world around us, specifically focusing on the nose and the experience of odors. When an odor strikes the sensitive matter of the nose, nose-consciousness arises, accompanied by mental factors such as feeling (vedanā), perception (saññā), and volition (cetanā). Together, these elements form four mental aggregates, broadening our understanding of consciousness and matter.

I am eager to engage with your children as we explore these concepts in depth. Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,
(Sao Dhammasami)
Ph.D. (Candidate) M.A. (Pali)
(ဣန္ဒသောမ သိရိဒန္တမဟာပါလက)

What We’re Learning

This week, students will learn about the intricate relationship between the nose, odors, and consciousness. We will explore the following key points:

  • The concept of nose-consciousness and its significance.
  • The four mental aggregates that arise with nose-consciousness: feeling, perception, volition, and consciousness.
  • The distinction between mental phenomena (nāma) and physical phenomena (rūpa).
  • How these elements together form a comprehensive understanding of the five aggregates (pañcakkhandhā).

Through discussions and activities, students will gain insights into how we perceive and interpret the world through our sense of smell.

Important Dates & Reminders

  • (will update soon)

Classroom Highlights

  • (Practice Mindfulness on Nose Doors) 

At-Home Connections

To extend our learning at home, here are a couple of suggestions:

  • Scent Exploration: Encourage your family to explore different scents in your kitchen or garden. Discuss how each smell makes you feel and what memories or thoughts they evoke.
  • Mindful Moments: Practice a few minutes of mindfulness by focusing on the smells around you. What do you notice? How does it change your perception of the moment?

Contact Information

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me via email at (saodhammasami@hswagata.com).

Thank you for being an integral part of our learning journey!



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