Articles

Re-experiencing the childlike joy inherent in meditation.

Engaging with the benefits of boundaries and discipline.

This core document presents Middle Way Education's guiding principles, as it has been implemented at our flagship model, the Middle Way School. This overview presents the philosophical framework, and helps to convey how MWE's approach to physical, social and cognitive development relates to the classic Buddhist threefold training.

The guiding principles of Panyaden International School are represented by these 12 Wise Habits. Here is a quick list of all 12: 1. Using the senses wisely, Knowing the right amount, Not harming, Being patient and tolerant, Being enthusiastic, Being truthful, Persevering, Being generous, Being kind and compassionate, Being mindful and alert, Being calm and focused, and Applying the mind skillfully. Read more about them here or download a copy to put up as a friendly reminder.

Summer reflects on how she speaks to her own children about karma and the six realms of existence.

An excerpt from a Q&A with Dungse Thinley Norbu Rinpoche on a spiritual approach to raising Buddhist children.

A reflection on iconography as a source of inspiration and aspiration at the Saraha Children's School.

A peek at the daily life of a Buddhist school in Eugene, Oregon.

An article on raising children as Buddhists, by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, based on his opening talk for the Alaya Preschool in 1978.