1. Peace Serenity SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLE:
To have deep inner peace and be calm, no matter the level of outer activity or change.
QUOTE:
“Even for being blessed by God's grace, one must have Peace (Shanthi) and wait patiently. Serenity alone succeeds in bringing about the results of sadhana (spiritual practice)”
– Prashanthi Vahini 17-18

2. PRAYER / CHANT: Chanting of Omkar 9 times
Peace Serenity
PRAYER / CHANT:
Chanting of Omkar 9 times

3. Peace Serenity Affirmation :
I will be calm and invoke Swami's aid when in distress.
Silent Sitting:
All students are requested to sit in a comfortable position. Keep your hands on the table or your lap. Do deep breathing. Breath in……breathe out…..Breathe in …… breathe out…….

4. Peace Serenity SONG: Let the love we are sharing spread its wings
Fly across the earth and bring
New joy every being that is alive
Samastha loka sukino bhavanthu
May all the beings in all the worlds be happy
Let the grace of God flow in our hearts
Revealing all that is one and bringing
Peace to every thing that is alive

5. Peace Serenity
Story :
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6. Peace Serenity DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why was the king angry at Lord Buddha?
What made the King realize that the sanyasin was Lord Buddha Himself?
What is the key message in this story?
How would you act if you were in a similar situation?

7. Characters : Lord Buddha, King
Peace Serenity
ROLE PLAY:
Contentment and Peace
Characters : Lord Buddha, King
Enact the entire story
Each child can tell their favorite part in the story
Discuss the value(s) in the story

8. Peace Serenity LIFE APPLICATION / HOMEWORK:
Practice being calm and peaceful in disturbing situations and seek Swami's help by praying.