Core Virtues A Character Education Programme for ISKCON Schools

1. Core VirtuesA Character Education Programme for ISKCON Schools

2. Highly Learned “When a person is highly educated and acts strictly on moral principles, he is called highly learned. A person conversant in different departments of knowledge is called educated, and because he acts on moral principles, he is called morally stout. Together, these two factors constitute learning.” NOD Ch.21

3. “That is the general education. It doesn’t require that you have to learn some book immediately. No. First of all build your CHARACTER. - Bom April 13 `76

4. “So real education is how to train up one to have ideal character, to become a brahmana.” NY July 13 76

5. V a l u e s T a r g e t

6. V a l u e s T a r g e t

7. TruthfulnessSatyam – truthfulness “Satyam, truthfulness, means that facts should be presented as they are, for the benefit of others. The truth should be spoken in a straight-forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. --- That is the definition of truth.”Bg. 10.4 purport

8. Truthfulness – supportive values • Honesty • Integrity • Justice • Loyalty • Trustworthiness • Reliability • Trust/Faith • Understanding Back

9. “A person who can control his senses fully is called vasi, or self-controlled.” (NOD) “Control of the mind means detaching it from sense enjoyment.” Self-controlDamah – self-control

10. Commitment Confidence Courage Creativity Detachment Determination Diligence Enthusiasm Excellence Joyfulness Moderation Patience Peacefulness Perseverance Responsibility Self-discipline Tolerance Self control – supportive values Back

11. A person who is unable to bear another’s distress is called compassionate. (NOD) Devotees are para dukha dukhi, they don’t like to see the sufferingof others. CompassionKripa - anukampa

12. Caring Consideration Cooperation Courtesy Forgiveness Friendliness Generosity Gentleness Helpfulness Humility Kindness Love Respect Service Unity Compassion – supportive values Back

13. CleanlinessSaucam – cleanliness “There are two kinds of cleanliness: external and internal. External cleanliness means taking a bath, but for internal cleanliness one has to think of Krsna always and chant Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. This process cleans the accumulated dust of past karma from the mind.” Bg.13.8

14. Cleanliness – supportive values • Chastity • Simplicity • Orderliness • Purity • Modesty Back

15. “If one does not approach or is not able to approach, the transcendental service of the Lord, then the other nineteen items are of no particular value.” - Bhagavad-gita 13.8-12

16. Moral Knowing

17. Moral Feeling

18. Moral Doing

19. Through story Verses Sayings Proverbs Examples Mentoring Activities for all learning styles: - songs, posters, stories, role play, dramas, meditations, discussions Everyday mention a virtue Through behaviour management programme Through literature Current events in news Activities to Cultivate Character

20. Looking at issues in social studies Ethical dilemmas in science and technology Historical accounts in social studies Character calendar of activities Homework project on character trait for the week/month Acknowledgements and teachable moments Affirmations Anecdotes Video Definitions Discussion circles Virtues in other languages Bloom’s taxonomy School journals Poetry Songs Thinking Skills Activities to cultivate character cont…

21. “The preaching of the Bhagavatam principles will automatically render all men austere, clean both inside and outside, merciful to the suffering, and truthful in daily behavior. That is the way of correcting the flaws of human society, which are very prominently exhibited at the present moment.” SB 1.17.24