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Generosity

Dilemmas about Helping and Not Harming

April 16, 2020
This short activity engages students in a discussion about the 10 positive and negative actions.

Tea for Teachers

August 28, 2019
This activity, developed at the Middle Way School, guides students in the practice of offering in a fun and engaging way. Students learn about tea service and making offerings as a way to show respect, which can enhance the student-teacher relationship. The lesson builds an understanding of awareness, lineage, reciprocity, gratitude, and simple acts of kindness.

How to Practice Metta with Children

February 10, 2018
You’re never too young to practice loving-kindness. Gail Silver on how to teach metta to your kids.

Book Review: Little Sid

February 8, 2018
This sweet little book for ages 4-8, written by Ian Lendler and illustrated by Xanthe Bouma, recounts a story from the childhood of Siddhartha Gautama, here nicknamed Little Sid. One day, the young prince embarked on a journey from his castle in search of happiness and, along the way, he came to understand the fleeting nature of all things and the value of extending kindness and generosity toward others.