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How to Create a Dharma Culture at Home

October 9, 2020
We asked Sumi Loundon Kim for her thoughts on building a culture of dharma in the home, and she wrote us this delightful article. Sumi explores how to use sacred spaces, the five senses, and personal composure with specific examples drawn from her life experiences as a child and as a parent.

The Power of Teaching Lineage

September 16, 2020
Who taught you to read or use scissors? Noa Jones, Executive Director of the Middle Way Education, on the value of teaching children about lineage, and how to do it in the classroom.

The Need to Belong

July 1, 2020
Reflections on what it means to foster a sense of belonging in children.

My Experience Teaching English in Nepal (Part II)

June 26, 2020
The second in a series of blog posts about my personal experience teaching English at the Maratika Monastery in Nepal.

How can I share the dharma with my kids?

June 26, 2020
Three Buddhist teachers respond to a reader's question about how to share the dharma with children.

Playing With Buddha

June 26, 2020
In this beautiful story from writer Ira Sukrungruang, published by Lion's Roar, he recounts his childhood relationship with his imaginary friend, The Buddha.

5 Ways to Help Children Be Who They Are

June 18, 2020
We as teachers can serve as a pivotal inspiration for genuineness to arise in our students. Here are five specific ways to promote a child’s ability to feel comfortable with who they are.

Family Practice Guidelines

June 18, 2020
Four simple guidelines for practicing as a family.

My Experience Teaching English in Nepal (Part I)

June 3, 2020
The first in a series of blog posts about my personal experience teaching English at the Maratika Monastery in Nepal.

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