Tea for Teachers
Posted on28 Aug 2019
This activity, developed at the Middle Way School, guides students in the practice of offering in a fun and engaging way. Students learn about tea service and making offerings as a way to show respect, which can enhance the student-teacher relationship. The lesson builds an understanding of awareness, lineage, reciprocity, gratitude, and simple acts of kindness.
Watching the Breath with Mingyur Rinpoche
Posted on19 Jul 2019
A short talk by Mingyur Rinpoche on how to meditate on the breath.
Plum Village Pebble Meditation
Posted on16 Apr 2019
Thich Nhat Hanh’s beautiful meditation for all ages, reminds us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity, water reflective clarity and spacious freedom.
Review of Wide Awake
Posted on10 Sep 2018
Wide Awake is a clear and direct introductory guide to Buddhism, written for teens and young adults.
Six Points of Mindful Speaking and Listening
Posted on21 Jun 2018
This Powerpoint presentation can be used to introduce children to practice of Mindful Speaking and Listening based on Chogyam Trungpa's 6 Points of Mindful Speech. As speaking and listening is a core function of education everywhere, this is an excellent way to bring more care, attention, and awareness to students' experience throughout the day.
Art-Making: Prayer Flags
Posted on08 Jun 2018
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
Posted on30 May 2018
A review Thich Nhat Hanh's classic text, great for parents, educators, and students alike.
