Six Ways to Stay Connected in a Space of Wisdom
Middle Way Education 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.
Songs and Songbook from Plum Village
Wake Up Songs is a YouTube channel dedicated to offering songs from the Plum Village community.
9 Books about the Life of the Buddha
Middle Way Education reviews 9 English-language books about the life of the Buddha.
10 Dharma-Inspired Craft Projects
A selection of craft projects that can provide children with a tactile, engaging connection to the dharma.
Making a Karma Boomerang
As part of a lesson on cause and effect, have students design a boomerang with the thoughts, words, actions they would like to come back to them.
The Law of Cause and Effect Unit Plan
This compilation of materials helps students to learn about karma, the law of cause and effect, and that whatever we do with our body, speech, and mind will have a corresponding effect.
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche Talks to Children about Cause and Effect
When someone has been bad to you, it makes you feel hurt, and you may want to hurt them in return. Although it’s easy to do this, it’s more difficult to be a more tolerant person, and this will make you stronger.
Dilemmas about Helping and Not Harming
This short activity engages students in a discussion about the 10 positive and negative actions.
How to Hold a Debate
Debate is a way of reflecting and contemplating teachings, allowing students to look at a topic from different angles and with that deepen their understanding.
The 10 Positive and Negative Actions
A guided contemplation and discussion of the ten positive and negative actions according to the Buddha.
Short Film Project for Lhomon Education Students
Lhomon Education students made several short educational videos as part of their studies. The film project is a learning opportunity for students to think creatively, to have fun, to act and to work as a team. Watch their videos below.