Magha Pujwronga | Sangha Day
Posted on03 Mar 2023
A short outline of Sangha day, or Magha Puja, which is an important day for the Theravada especially in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Sri Lanka. How do you observe this day? Send ideas to [email protected]
Book Review: Where’s Buddha?
Posted on10 Feb 2023
Where’s Buddha? is a wonderfully illustrated picture book for younger children with rhyming text that is accessible and very age-appropriate.
Book Review: The Day the Buddha Woke Up
Posted on10 Feb 2023
The Day the Buddha Woke Up was written with very young children in mind, and tells the story of the Buddha’s life and path from birth to enlightenment in clear, simple prose.
Reflections on running a Parallel Camp
Posted on16 Jan 2023
A discussion of important ideas and considerations when setting up and running a parallel camp, based on an interview with Deer Park camp organizer, Mr. Budhi Singh (Trilok).
Guidance for Raising Children with Dharma
Posted on10 Jan 2023
A variety of resources to help raise children with Dharma in mind, from the perspective of teachers of the three main Buddhist traditions.
Buddhist Ebooks for Children on Buddhanet
Posted on10 Jan 2023
Buddhanet is a website dedicated to making the Buddha's teachings freely available to all. This is a valuable collection of freely downloadable children's ebooks in pdf format.
Book Review: Bodhi Sees the World
Posted on29 Dec 2022
This books takes us on a colorful adventure with Bodhi and her mother to Bangkok, Thailand, where they explore themes of language, culture, routine, ritual, kindness, compassion and bodhicitta. Recommended for children ages 3 – 7.
Book Review: The Barefoot King: A Story about Feeling Frustrated
Posted on23 Dec 2022
A lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.
Tea Parties
Posted on13 Dec 2022
Hosting tea parties is a fun way to engage children in the practice of serving and being served. This role-playing activity does require quite a bit of preparation and a minimum of 2 teachers/guides.