Book Review: Where’s Buddha?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Book Review: “I See You, Buddha!”
A beautifully illustrated book about bowing that broadens the conventional understanding of why we make this gesture.
Book Review: The Hero of Compassion
An inspiring book by Harry Einhorn, who is a composer, artist, meditation instructor and MWE dharma learning specialist. Published by Bala Kids, this book is a simple story that describes the aspirations and activities of Lokeshvara, and how he came to have a thousand arms and eyes.