Loving Kindness Practice for Children During these Challenging Times
In this difficult moment of the global coronavirus pandemic, here is a loving kindness practice to do at home with children.
Making Mind Jars
This craft project is a very tangible way to give children (and adults!) an experience of mindfulness.
Turtle Treasure Tray Craft Project
Make and use a Turtle Treasure Tray to explore idea of life being precious and rare. Students will use simple materials to create a artistic representation of a turtle, and use it as the support for a guided contemplation on the story of the turtle from the Buddha's teachings. Resources are provided for background support and possible extensions of the activity.
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.
How to Hold a Family Meditation
Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.
Discovering Basic Goodness
This lessons offers students to understand and experience their basic goodness through different exercises and activities.
Song: Sky Inside
A song for engaging with our basic goodness through the image of the open, blue sky inside us all.
Who Am I Really? – Guided Contemplation
A short contemplation on the nature of our emotions and ourselves.
Meditation Using Sound
A guided sound meditation for children to connect with their bodies and their environment.