Boundary Walk
Posted on09 Mar 2021
From Middle Way School a lesson from the first thematic unit of the year, Taking Your Seat, students walk the boundary of the campus.
Haiku Hike
Posted on09 Sep 2020
An activity to move the body, engage the senses, connect with nature, and practice creative writing.
The Lotus Effect: Make Your Own Lotus
Posted on08 Jul 2020
Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own origami lotus and participate in the Rubin Museum’s installation The Lotus Effect.
Buddhism for Beginners
Posted on27 May 2020
Tricycle Magazine's Buddhism For Beginners offers an approachable introduction to the teachings and history of Buddhism.
Songs and Songbook from Plum Village
Posted on29 Apr 2020
Wake Up Songs is a YouTube channel dedicated to offering songs from the Plum Village community.
9 Books about the Life of the Buddha
Posted on28 Apr 2020
Middle Way Education reviews 9 English-language books about the life of the Buddha.
Making a Karma Boomerang
Posted on23 Apr 2020
As part of a lesson on cause and effect, have students design a boomerang with the thoughts, words, actions they would like to come back to them.
The Law of Cause and Effect Unit Plan
Posted on20 Apr 2020
This compilation of materials helps students to learn about karma, the law of cause and effect, and that whatever we do with our body, speech, and mind will have a corresponding effect.
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche Talks to Children about Cause and Effect
Posted on16 Apr 2020
When someone has been bad to you, it makes you feel hurt, and you may want to hurt them in return. Although it’s easy to do this, it’s more difficult to be a more tolerant person, and this will make you stronger.