Loving Kindness Practice for Children During these Challenging Times
Posted on27 Mar 2020
This is a loving kindness practice to do at home with children. While it was first offered during the global coronavirus pandemic, it remains quite relevant, and can be a powerful antidote to our shared experience of all kinds of instability, volatility, and uncertainty in the world.
Making Mind Jars
Posted on26 Mar 2020
This craft project is a very tangible way to give children (and adults!) an experience of mindfulness.
Turtle Treasure Tray Craft Project
Posted on26 Mar 2020
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
Posted on23 Mar 2020
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
Posted on18 Mar 2020
Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.
Goodnight Metta: A Bedtime Meditation for Kids
Posted on27 Feb 2020
A bedtime metta practice for children.
Discovering Basic Goodness
Posted on26 Feb 2020
This lessons offers students to understand and experience their basic goodness through different exercises and activities.
Song: Sit Like a Buddha
Posted on26 Feb 2020
A song about connecting with buddhanature through sitting.