Origami Buddha on a Lotus
Posted on10 Feb 2023
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
Posted on07 Feb 2023
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to him.
Reflections on running a Parallel Camp
Posted on16 Jan 2023
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
Posted on11 Jan 2023
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
Posted on10 Jan 2023
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
Posted on10 Jan 2023
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
Posted on29 Dec 2022
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 #22: If You Can Practice While Distracted, You Are Well Trained
Posted on27 Dec 2022
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to him.
Lojong Slogan #34: Don’t transfer the ox’s load to the cow
Posted on27 Dec 2022
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to her.