The MWE Curricular Framework
The MWE Curricular Framework The MWE Curricular Framework is a comprehensive open source teaching tool with over 175 learning goals (“LGs”) that... Read More
The Jataka School
A progressive, international early years and primary school, rooted in Buddhist wisdom and relevant for all. One of Bangkok’s few small international... Read More
Origami Buddha
Buddhist-inspired origami and paper crafts. These videos are designed for anyone who works or plays with children, and wants to explore creative... Read More
Middle Way Education Digital Library
The Middle Way Education Library is a collection of our favorite books that help introduce the dharma to children. Each book has... Read More
Living in Reality
This set of slides created by meditation instructor Jakob Leschly gives an overview of why we practice meditation for a teen audience. You can download the slides and incorporate into a larger conversation about why we meditate and the basic practice.
The Gore and the Good of the Jataka Tales
An inquiry into the aggression found in the Jataka tales and if they are appropriate for children written by Noa Jones for Buddhist Door Global
Ryuko Laura Burges
Ryuko Laura Burges, a lay entrusted dharma teacher in the Soto Zen tradition, lectures, teaches classes, and leads retreats at practice centers... Read More
Motherhood as a Spiritual Art
In this pithy article, educator and mom Deborah McNamara writes about her experiences as a Buddhist mother and teacher with advice on how to relate with children.
MWE Camp Guide
MWE's growing toolbox for creating your own Buddhist children's camp or program. A work in progress!
Nine Principles of the MWE Model (Chinese)
The Nine Principles of the MWE Curriculum were given to us by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and vetted by lineage holders from all the major traditions (Zen, Theravada, Pure Land et al). Thanks to Candice Tsuei for translating them into Chinese.
Should Children Take Refuge?
Noa Jones examines the potential benefits and risks of encouraging children to take refuge at an early age
Dharma vs Buddhadharma at a Buddhist School
In this article Noa Jones draws a distinction between the dharma that naturally arises in every day life, regardless of identity, and the Buddhadharma that is taught more explicitly from the cannon.