The Life of the Buddha
Posted on18 Jan 2018
This worksheet covers The Life of the Buddha and encourages students to think critically about depictions of the Buddha from history.
Buddhist Cave Temples: The Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang
Posted on18 Jan 2018
The second worksheet of a 9-part Buddhism Education Pack, drawing in the history of The Silk Road to teach about Buddhist history and culture. This worksheet discusses the history of Buddhist cave temples in Asia and explains their significance.
Buddhism & The Silk Road—The Transmission of Buddhism
Posted on18 Jan 2018
The first worksheet of a 9-part Buddhism Education Pack, drawing in the history of The Silk Road to teach about Buddhist history and culture. This worksheet introduces The Silk Road and its significance to the spread of Buddhism.
The School of Life on The Buddha
Posted on18 Jan 2018
The School of Life's video about the life of The Buddha.
Indra’s Net Yarn Toss: Understanding Interdependence
Posted on14 Jan 2018
Yarn Toss is a common ice-breaker game and can also be used to give students an experiential understanding of interdependence as exemplified in the story of Indra's Net from the Avatamsaka Sutra.
Lotus Origami & Emotions as Wisdom
Posted on11 Jan 2018
Just like lotuses grow in mud, our mind’s emotions can give rise to wisdom. Fold origami and learn about the wisdom aspects of the five emotions.
Impermanence Man
Posted on08 Jan 2018
Here is a fun approach to Impermanence, one of the thoughts that turn the mind. Kids really get into this. Make a man out of natural materials and observe how it changes over time.
What Kinds of Programs Can Buddhist Centers Offer Children?
Posted on01 Jan 2018
Three Buddhist teachers on what kinds of programs centers can offer for families and children.
Childhood Pets, Animals, and Kindness
Posted on20 Dec 2017
Talking to children about animals, the ethics of eating meat, and cultivating compassion.