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About us
Middle Way Education (MWE) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2017, guided by the vision of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and other masters from various Buddhist traditions. Our mission is to build a comprehensive model for Buddhist education, creating pathways for traditional Buddhist wisdom and knowledge to enhance modern education for the benefit of this and future generations.
Featured Event
Amaravati Young Person’s Retreat
October 5–7, 2018
Running over a weekend – Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, this retreat is open to those aged between 13 and 19 years old. It is an opportunity for teenagers to sample a more formal retreat setting with an invitation to silence, guided mediation, walking meditation, reflection and discussions. The setting within a monastery is also an opportunity to get a taste of life in a contemplative community.
The retreat starts at 5 pm on Friday and finishes at 4.00 pm on Sunday. Accommodation is provided in the retreat centre. Participants will be in the male or female dormitories unless there is a very specific need for a single room. There are three meals a day and all food is vegetarian.
Learn more here.
Resources
ARTICLE: Sally Devorsine’s “Now I Know” Storybooks Offer Sage Advice for Kids
A glimpse behind the scenes of a beautiful series of Buddhist children's books, each based on one of the Eight Verses of Mind Training written by the 11th century Tibetan Buddhist master Langri Thangpa.JOBS: Apply Now—The Middle Way School is Hiring
Apply to teach at the Middle Way School in Saugerties, NY.HOME: Everyday Dharma: 4 Real Life Lessons for Little Kids
A few ways to bring Buddhism into the daily lives of your kids—including, yes, with ice cream!EDUCATOR RESOURCE: Guidelines for Program, Curriculum, and Environment
Looking at the foundations for program development at Alaya Preschool, from curriculum to classroom environment and teaching approach.HANDOUT: Motivation Prayer
This is a simple motivation prayer designed as a printable card. Print and give to students to recite at the... Read MoreLESSON: Watching the Breath
A guided meditation using the breath as an anchor, plus classroom reflection and a nifty handout.ARTICLE: Finding the Balance Between Judgment and Boundaries
When we feel the urge to cast judgment on others—whether a child, a parent, or someone else in our community—instead of turning inward to protect ourselves, we can open up to those around us.BOOKS: MWE’s Recommended Reading for Educators and Parents
A list of Middle Way Education's recommended reading for educators and parents.LESSON: International Dunhuang Project’s Buddhism Education Pack
This 9-part worksheet set from the International Dunhuang Project introduces basic Buddhist concepts and history to the classroom using source material from the British Library and other institutions.ARTICLE: Middle Way School’s Dharma Fundamentals
An outline of the dharma fundamentals taught at Middle Way School.WORKSHEET: The Basic Tenets of Buddhism
The fourth worksheet of a 9-part Buddhism Education Pack, drawing in the history of The Silk Road to teach about Buddhist history and culture. This worksheet covers the basic tenets of Buddhism.LESSON: Impermanence
A lesson plan for teaching children about the truth of impermanence.LESSON: Pebble Meditation from Thich Nhat Hanh
A brief meditation with pebbles by Thich Nhat Hanh.
Articles
ARTICLE: Jon Kabat-Zinn On Mindful Parenting
Buddhist Education In the News
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Even though intellectual advancement is key for the students from Sera Jey School, many want to use their science education to serve humanity.
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To deal with this complex situation there have been a plethora of strategies for developing school systems. Many educational institutions are taking approaches that look at every aspect of how a school operates...
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Amir elaborated on the practices of mindfulness and heartfulness in a free-flowing conversation with BW Businessworld.
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One of the members of Thailand’s English-teaching elite attended the EdTex education fair last year and published an article about all the plans discussed to improve Thai education...
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The Education Minister of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) opened a two-day workshop for teachers of the Weekend School for Tibetan children in the New York and New Jersey area.
Books
BOOKS: MWE’s Recommended Reading for Kids
Videos
VIDEO: Compassion & Life Release
Discussing compassion and putting it into action with children during Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche.VIDEO: Play’s the thing, says Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche addresses a group of kids. Watch the video and read the transcript here.VIDEO: 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.VIDEO: Watching the Breath with Mingyur Rinpoche
A short talk by Mingyur Rinpoche on how to meditate on the breath.VIDEO: 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.
