Secular Buddhism Podcast with Noah Rasheta
An accessible podcast series with 30-40 minute episodes that cover some of Buddhism's most basic tenets from a Zen Buddhist practitioner who is familiar with other traditions. Great for beginners and also seasoned practitioners. MWS often recommends this podcast for curious parents who enroll at the school with limited understanding of Buddhism.
Creating and Using Joy Jars with Children
Joy jars are a fun and effective way to bring awareness to moments that light children up and practice gratitude. This resource includes all the hows and whys, including science based research, prompts, materials to use, and other reflections.
Interview: “The Sacred Work of Sandra Cisneros”
Angélica Paljor wrote this interview with Sandra Cisneros published in August, 2022 on Lion’s Roar entitled, “The Sacred Work of Sandra Cisneros.” The author speaks candidly about her own struggles, and how writing has been a practice that has helped transform them. An essential ingredient in Buddhist education is seeing how others integrate their view and practice into their work, art, and lives. Cisneros' example is vital as students work on developing their own voice, and considering how their view and self-expression are inextricable.
Be the Refuge: Raising the Voices of Asian American Buddhists
Chenxing Han contributes a dynamic and eloquent voice in modern Buddhist discourse. Her writing, workshops, and other initiatives are shifting perspectives in ways that support the future of Buddhism. In this, her first book, she "offers an illuminating analysis of the intersection of race and privilege within American Buddhist communities.” (Publishers Weekly starred review)
Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard
This initiative, co-created by high school students and faculty at Phillips Andover Academy in Massachusetts, might inspire teachers to link their classrooms to their local Buddhist communities. Through active engagement, the students were guided to explore the Buddhist resources and traditions that were flourishing around their campus community. They presented their findings in this thoughtful presentation.
Family Sundays: Wakeful Wanderings
From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at generating self-reflection and mindfulness
Family Sundays: Measure Me
From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at measuring your own existence and reflecting on how you define yourself
Family Sundays: Mandala Lab
From the Rubin Museum: An engaging art project in mandala making with the aim of exploring our emotions
Family Sundays: Dissolving Fears
From the Rubin Museum: An art project to explore letting go of fear and attachment
