Origami Buddha on a Lotus
This lesson plan includes everything you need to help children make an origami representation of the Buddha sitting on a lotus. Students will learn about and reflect on their significance and set intentions to make them as offerings.
Lojong Slogan #26: Don’t Ponder Others
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to him.
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).
Dharma Heroes: A Weekly Program for Introducing Dharma to Children
This document helps parents and educators introduce children to a selection of Dharma Heroes—people who followed in the footsteps of the Buddha—though a series of assemblies or weekly gatherings. Through oral storytelling and inquiry, children explore what is meaningful and relevant about these life stories. Each assembly follows an easily modified pattern with several other elements, including songs, tea, mudras, mindfulness, and more.
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.
Lojong Slogan #34: Don’t transfer the ox’s load to the cow
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to her.
Students explaining Atisha’s Mind-Training Slogans (Index)
An index of videos students from the Middle Way School have made, explaining Atisha's Lojong (mind-training) slogans. More are coming!
Book Review: Prince Siddhartha: The Story of the Buddha
A beautifully illustrated and well-written chapter book detailing the life of Siddhartha and his awakening as the Buddha. Highly recommended for age 5 and up.