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
Review of Our Animal Neighbors
September 14, 2020
A review of the new book by Matthieu Ricard and Jason Gruhl that offers a friendly perspective on how we relate to the beings with whom we share earth.
Articles
Reflections on Being Born
October 6, 2020
Bethany Saltman remembers the Buddhist teaching that being born is not of our own volition, and yet the smell of fall is still sweet.
Resources
Middle Way School’s Thematic Units Overview
The Middle Way School organizes the academic year by 8 thematic units, drawn from traditional Buddhist practice and study that seem most fertile for student inquiry.The Five Domains of Learning at the Middle Way School
Middle Way School's five domains of learning balance Sciences; Humanities; Arts; Embodiment; and Contemplation.How to Create a Dharma Culture at Home
Sacred space, the five senses, and personal composure: Sumi Loundon Kim offers three modalities for building a culture of dharma in the home.The Six Realms of Existence and the Wheel of Samsara
Bethany Saltman shares her and her daughter's exploration of the six realms of existence.Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Buddhism and Education Part II
This is the second episode of Rinpoche addressing questions from parents and educators.Is This My Chair?
Bethany Saltman declares a break from her neurotic pursuit of the ideal state.MindUP For Families Support Pack
A set of free downloadable resources from MindUP, designed to support families in cultivating mindfulness, awareness, compassion, an understanding of the brain, and more.Free MindUP Activities for Educators
A set of free resources offered by the acclaimed SEL programme MindUPHaiku Hike
An exercise to move the body, engage the senses, connect with nature, and practice creative writing.Nature Mandala Activity
This simple nature mandala activity, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds, invites children to connect with and contemplate the natural world.A Morning Prayer for Children to Start Their Day
Our advisor Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche provided the seed statement for this prayer for children to say in the morning. More will be published as part of a children's prayer book later in 2020.The Scent Trail Scavenger Hunt
In this lesson plan, students use their sense of smell to follow a trail and complete a puzzle. It also serves a jumping-off point for a lesson about the five senses and the amazing lives of ants.How can I share the dharma with my kids?
Three Buddhist teachers respond to a reader's question about how to share the dharma with children.Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Buddhist Parenting and Education
In this talk, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche answers questions from parents and teachers about Buddhism and raising children in today's world.9 Books about the Life of the Buddha
Middle Way School reviews 9 English-language books about the life of the Buddha.
Videos
MindUP’s Brain Break
In this video and companion text, Goldie Hawn guides us through MindUP's famous Brain Break.Buddhism and Parenting : An Online Conversation with Kim John Payne and Robert A.F. Thurman
"Deep Simplicity: Two Cultural Pioneers Discuss Where Buddhism and Simplicity Parenting Meet and Flow Together" with Kim John Payne and Robert A.F. Thurman was presented by Tibet House US Menla Online, July 24th, 2020 on Zoom.Resilience from a Dharma Lens: A Talk with Lama Karma
In this talk, Lama Karma discusses some of the qualities of a resilient community.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.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.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.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.
