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
Seeding the Heart: Loving-kindness Practice with Children (Full Book)
A short book about lovingkindness practice and how to adapt and introduce it to children of all ages.
Articles
Sacred Spaces at School and Home
Middle Way School's Noa Jones and Lama Karma Justin Wall share suggestions and contemplations on creating a sacred space at home or in school.
Resources
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.Dharma Craft Projects to do at Home
A selection of craft projects that can provide children with a tactile, engaging connection to the dharma.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.Discovering Basic Goodness
This lessons offers students to understand and experience their basic goodness through different exercises and activities.Bubble Contemplation
Use bubbles as a springboard for children to investigate the experience of viewing conditioned phenomena as both interdependent and impermanent using bubbles.Relaxing the Body
This exercise is a helpful preliminary to meditation. It helps us tune in to the body and connect with sensations and feelings.Morning Movement with the Harmonious Friends
A fun way to get students moving their bodies in the morning, based on the classic Four Harmonious Friends storyTea for Teachers
This lesson from Middle Way School guides students toward the practice of offering in a fun and engaging way.Guidelines for Program, Curriculum, and Environment from the Alaya Preschool
Looking at the foundations for program development at Alaya Preschool, from curriculum to classroom environment and teaching approach.Take a Harvard Buddhism Course Online for Free
"Buddhism Through Its Scriptures" is a 4-week course offered by Harvard University and edX, and is open to all.The Buddhadhamma as a Fount of Creative Education
Why teaching Buddhism must extend beyond the intellectual, into helping students uncover heartfelt experiences of Dhamma.
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.
