New 84000 Mobile App
Posted on26 Jul 2021
84000, a global nonprofit initiative to translate and make freely available the entire Tibetan Buddhist Canon, offers a free app with a collection of teachings of the Buddha translated into English. A great resource for teachers.
Thank You, Percival
Posted on12 May 2021
Book review by Sally Devorsine: Percival the puppy teaches children how to juggle emotions and distractions and find inner peace.
How Many Animals and Mythological Creatures Can You Find?
Posted on10 May 2021
A companion activity to the book Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion, this printout depicts a scene from the book and challenges children to find all of the animals represented in clothing, jewelry, furniture, and decorations.
Teaching History and Symbolism in Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion
Posted on10 May 2021
This key provides references with links to study the history depicted in Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion.
Golden Dragon Activity
Posted on10 May 2021
With this activity, children will learn that dragons are represented differently in world cultures. They will create a golden dragon twirler that represents their own compassionate wishes.
The Power of Love Is Always Available
Posted on07 May 2021
Maya van der Meer talks about her new children's book that tells the story of Kuan Yin, the Buddhist deity of compassion.
Nature Mandala Activity
Posted on19 Apr 2021
This simple nature mandala activity, inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh's Planting Seeds, invites children to connect with and contemplate the natural world.
Less Meat More Love
Posted on19 Apr 2021
Written by Simon Thomas and sung by Gianna Macioce, Less Meat More Love gives a few reasons why eating less meat can bring huge benefits.
Resources for Children and Teens based on the 16 Guidelines
Posted on23 Mar 2021
The Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom offers this page of free resources, including interviews with Elders, a set of printable cards, a discussion guide, and more.