Buddhist Wisdom • Modern Education
Welcome
Welcome! Middle Way Education (MWE) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2017 and guided by the vision of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and other masters from Buddhist traditions. Our mission is to create pathways for traditional Buddhist wisdom and knowledge to enhance modern education for the benefit of this and future generations. This website offers free resources to engage young people in the Buddha’s view of wisdom and compassion. Become a member for full access to our database and to upload resources.
Book Reviews
Krit Dreams of Dragon Fruit
May 28, 2020
About the book Krit Dreams of Dragon Fruit: A Story of Leaving and Finding Home
Articles
How Practice Can Actually Get Better after Having Children
May 13, 2020
Even in the daily insanity of parenthood, your Buddhist practice can thrive. Sumi Loundon Kim explains: it’s all about how you see it.
Resources
Buddhism for Beginners
Tricycle Magazine's Buddhism For Beginners offers an approachable introduction to the teachings and history of Buddhism.Care Package: Art and Practices for Navigating Our World
Inspired by the practices reflected in Buddhist visual culture, these resources may help you handle stress and foster peace of mind wherever you are.6 Ways to Stay Connected in a Space of Wisdom
The Middle Way School and the Rigpé Yeshé Children Programme got together to think about families around the globe who are adjusting to a whole new way of being together. They came up with a list of suggestions and activities to connect as a family, in a space of wisdom.9 Books about the Life of the Buddha
Middle Way School reviews 9 English-language books about the life of the Buddha.Dharma Craft Projects to do at Home
A selection of craft projects that can provide children with a tactile, engaging connection to the dharma.Free Download: Activities from Sitting Still Like a Frog
Five mindfulness activities focused on building muscle memory, relaxing with yoga, healthy eating, writing, and drawing.How Do We Support Our Children’s Happiness?
Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, offers insights and suggestions for how to support children who are struggling.Free Download: Coloring Pages from Everything Is Connected
Download a set of coloring pages inspired by Ignasi Font’s illustrations from Everything Is Connected.The Law of Cause and Effect Unit Plan
This compilation of materials helps students to learn about karma, the law of cause and effect, and that whatever we do with our body, speech, and mind will have a corresponding effect.Breathing Makes It Better Educator’s Guide
This guide offers complementary activities for teachers and caregivers to lead with children when reading Breathing Makes It Better.Education of the Heart: Research-backed Educator Resources
This website offers an extensive selection of readings and resources, covering topics such as Social and Emotional Learning, mindfulness and awareness in education, the value of kindness and compassion in the classroom, and more.Making Mind Jars
This craft project is a very tangible way to give children (and adults!) an experience of mindfulness.5 Tips for Mindful Parenting
Advice for bringing more mindfulness, awareness, and compassion into parenting.How to Hold a Family Meditation
Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.Nurturing an Intentional, Compassionate Family
A 4-part series of talks by Sumi Loundon Kim on mindful parenting.
Videos
PBS’s The Buddha Film & Teacher’s Guide
PBS Learning Media offers a media-rich page dedicated to exploring the life and teachings of the Buddha.Inner Refuge in Uncertain Times by Lama Karma Justin Wall
The Middle Way School recently hosted a dharma talk by Lama Karma Justin Wall to help support parents and caregivers during this unprecedented era of uncertainty.Calming the Mind and Overcoming Anxiety with Kirsten DeLeo
A guided loving-kindness practice to help us calm our minds, find stability, and open our hearts.Watching the Breath with Mingyur Rinpoche
A short talk by Mingyur Rinpoche on how to meditate on the breath.Just Breathe
This sweet video by Mindful Schools demonstrates the power of mindfulness for working with difficult emotions, as explained by kindergarten students at the Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA.How to Understand the Mind
Kyabgön Phakchok Rinpoche, talks with Bodhi Kids founder Maya van der Meer about how to explain the mind to an 8-year-old child.Plum Village Pebble Meditation
Thich Nhat Hanh’s beautiful meditation for all ages, reminds us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity, water reflective clarity and spacious freedom.Tsoknyi Rinpoche on Silent Transmission
Tibetan Buddhist Teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche teaches us how to practice the silent transmission of essence love to our children & to others we care about in our lives.A Guided Meditation for Young Children
Heather Sanche, author of The Life of the Buddha, and her daughter lead you through a simple meditation you can do with your children.Finding Happiness in Times of Change
Emily France, co-author of Krit Dreams of Dragon Fruit, discusses the inspiration for the book and how she found a sense of happiness and peace during big, challenging changes in life.
