The Chinese myth of Bai Su Zhen and her husband Xu Xian pits the pair against the meddling monk Fa Hai. Follow along with a short animated version of the story.

Concepts

mythology, chinese culture, chinese history, buddhism

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• To expand the lesson, show the first episode in the myth of Bai Su Zhen and XU Xian
• Have groups investigate other versions of the myth and report on the significant differences
• Include in a study of mythology

Classroom Considerations

• Provide context for the Buddhist tradition of karma so that students will understand Xu Xian's fear of the consequences of his wife's actions

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion question

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3