Shugen Roshi: Introduction to the Eightfold Path
Posted on06 Nov 2020
On October 9, 2020, Shugen Roshi, the abbot of the Zen Mountain Monastery and advisor to the Middle Way School, gave a talk on the Eightfold Path to MWS teachers and parents.
Orientation Program at the Middle Way School
Posted on02 Nov 2020
An example of an orientation day at the Middle Way School. The details vary from year to year, but this example from our model school gives a glimpse into what this looked like in 2020.
Middle Way Education’s Thematic Units Overview
Posted on21 Oct 2020
Middle Way Education organizes the academic year by 8 thematic units, drawn from traditional Buddhist practice and study that seem most fertile for student inquiry.
How to Create a Dharma Culture at Home
Posted on09 Oct 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.
What Meditation Really Is — in 10 Steps
Posted on06 Oct 2020
Based on the wisdom of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, ‘What Meditation Really Is’ offers this series of 10 videos to provide an introduction to meditation.
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche on Buddhism and Education Part II
Posted on01 Oct 2020
This is the second occasion where Rinpoche addressed questions from parents and educators. This talk included diverse topics including social media, self-reliance, resilience, going beyond conventional education, how to present Buddhism to non-buddhists, how to teach kids about lineage, death, deities, mantra, how to let children lead their own learning and much more.
MindUP’s Brain Break
Posted on21 Sep 2020
In this video, Goldie Hawn guides us through MindUP's famous Brain Break.
MindUP For Families and Educators: Free content
Posted on21 Sep 2020
Online self-guided courses and resources from MindUP, designed to support families in cultivating mindfulness, awareness, compassion, an understanding of the brain, and more.
The Power of Teaching Lineage
Posted on16 Sep 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.