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!
Lojong Slogan #21: Always maintain a joyful mind
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to her.
Lojong Slogan #36: Don’t act with a twist
A short video of a student explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to him.
Tea Parties
Hosting tea parties is a fun way to engage children in the practice of serving and being served. This role-playing activity does require quite a bit of preparation and a minimum of 2 teachers/guides.
Lojong Slogan #20: Of the two witnesses…
A short video of a fourth grader explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to him.
Lojong Slogan #32: Don’t Wait in Ambush
A short video of a sixth grader explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means to her.
Book review: Discovering Buddhism
A clearly written and comprehensive introduction to the history, philosophy and culture of Buddhism, written by Dominique Side. Side’s book is an excellent resource for teachers, parents and teens interested in Buddhism. Originally written as a high school textbook for the British school system, it is easy to navigate and provides thought-provoking questions.
Lojong Slogan #28: “Abandon any hope of fruition”
A short video of a 5th grader explaining what this mind-training slogan by Atisha means. An example for what's possible when students are teachers.
The Three Ways Of Listening
This simple lesson about the three ways of listening, based upon the classic "Three Defects of the Pot" teaching can be adapted for students of many ages as a playful way of exploring the connections between attitude and learning.