Art-Making: Prayer Flags
A DIY project to make your own Tibetan prayer flags. Prayer flags are believed to bring happiness, long life, and prosperity to those who create them. Each color has a special meaning: blue/space, white/water, red/fire, green/air, and yellow/earth. Tibetan prayer flags can even be made with classes or groups and hung together to create a fun and peaceful environment!
Review of Old Path White Clouds
A review Thich Nhat Hanh's classic text, great for parents, educators, and students alike.
Take a Harvard Buddhism Course Online for Free
"Buddhism Through Its Scriptures" is a 4-week course offered by Harvard University and edX, and is open to all.
The Syrian Journey: A Lesson in Compassion
An online simulation of the Syrian refugee crisis by the BBC offers a powerful lesson in compassion.
The Seven Riches of the Universal Monarch
Based on Sun Tzu's idea of shih, this project asks students to examine their own lives for opportunities to grow and find dignity—while also using their creativity.
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s Address to Children (1978)
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche addresses children from his sangha in 1978.
Indra’s Net Yarn Toss: Understanding Interdependence
Yarn Toss is a common ice-breaker game and can also be used to give students an experiential understanding of interdependence as exemplified in the story of Indra's Net from the Avatamsaka Sutra.
Impermanence Man
Here is a fun approach to Impermanence, one of the thoughts that turn the mind. Kids really get into this. Make a man out of natural materials and observe how it changes over time.