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Dharma – 101  – Year 1

Summary

• Number of classes – 25
• Duration of each class –  1.5 hours
• Language of instruction – English
• Classes will be approximately 
  •  50% practice, 
  • 25% theory/background, and 
  • 25% open discussion in Q & A format on all open topics
• Every class will include sUrya namaskara and at least 15 minutes of meditation

Requirements

• Student should be in middle school. However, classes will be at level accessible to 5th graders
• This program is open to both boys and girls 
• Students should come to class on time. Late arrival will not be allowed (zero tolerance policy).
• Attire – traditional indian attire or pant and shirt. 
  • No shorts, short skirts, jeans pants, tanktops, etc. 

Supplies

• A large notebook and pencil 
• A vessel and a spoon (pañcapātra & uddharaṇi)
• Calculator on some days 
• Supplies for learning how to do puja (as needed, class will supply some of them)

A Sample of  Topics Covered —  How to do and Why?

• Ācamana
• Prāṇāyama
• Computing Pañcaṅga
• Saṅkalpa
• Basic Pūjā
• Meditation Techniques 
• Overview of Darśana-s
• Introducing our Dharma to Others
• Staying Steadfast on our Dharma
• Karma and punar-janma, etc.
• Commonly needed  shloka-s and mantras
• Topics will be repeated for reinforcement
  

Dharma – 102 

Summary

• Number of classes – 25
• Duration of each class – 1 1/2 hours
• Language of instruction – English
• Classes will be 50% practice 25% theory/background and 25% open discussion.
• Every class will include sUrya namaskara and at least 15 minutes of meditation

Requirements

• Completion of dharma 101 or equivalent
• Student should be in middle school (+ 9th grade)
• Open to both boys and girls 
• Should come to class on time. Late arrival will not be allowed (zero tolerance policy).
• Attire – traditiona indian attire or pant and shirt. No shorts, short skirts, jean pants, tanktops, etc. 

Supplies

• A large notebook and pencil 
• A vessel and a spoon (paJcapAtra & uddharaNi)
• Calculator on some days
• Supplies for learning how to do puja (as needed, class will supply some of them)

Topics covered

• Overview of Darśana-s
• Review of Meditation Techniques
• Deva-ṛṣi-pitru Devatā Tarpaṇa
• Key Practical Elements Of Yoga Darśana 
• Computing Horoscope (Only Math) 
• Key Ideas of Vedānta
• Śaraṇagati
• There will overlap with dharma 101