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Articles offer insight, information, and first-person perspectives on Buddhist education, in order to inspire and inform educators and parents. Some are original to Middle Way Education, and others have been submitted by contributors across our global network.

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On Peace as Ground and Motivation

February 14, 2018
A reflection on iconography as a source of inspiration and aspiration at the Saraha Children's School.

A Day at Saraha Children’s School

February 14, 2018
A peek at the daily life of a Buddhist school in Eugene, Oregon.

Raising Our Children, Sharing Our World (Link)

February 14, 2018
An article on raising children as Buddhists, by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, based on his opening talk for the Alaya Preschool in 1978.

Alaya’s Principles of Practice

February 14, 2018
The Principles of Practice provide a direction and purpose to our work at Alaya Preschool, and perhaps even to our lives altogether.

Questions About Death

February 13, 2018
Talking to children about change, impermanence, and death.

The Four Elements of Buddhist Education

February 12, 2018
These Four Elements of Buddhist Education, based on the bhavanas, are at the heart of Panyaden International School's curriculum development.

How to watch “Inside Out” and start talking about emotions with your kids

February 11, 2018
The hit film "Inside Out" will delight children and help them appreciate their emotions—even the difficult ones. Melissa Myozen Blacker offers tips for watching it together.

Why Buddhist Communities Should Include Children

February 11, 2018
Jodo Shinshu minister Jeff Wilson on why teaching children the dharma is genuine bodhisattva work.

How to Practice Metta with Children

February 10, 2018
You’re never too young to practice loving-kindness. Gail Silver on how to teach metta to your kids.

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