Culture

This document helps parents and educators introduce children to a selection of Dharma Heroes—people who followed in the footsteps of the Buddha—though a series of assemblies or weekly gatherings. Through oral storytelling and inquiry, children explore what is meaningful and relevant about these life stories. Each assembly follows an easily modified pattern with several other elements, including songs, tea, mudras, mindfulness, and more.

This books takes us on a colorful adventure with Bodhi and her mother to Bangkok, Thailand, where they explore themes of language, culture, routine, ritual, kindness, compassion and bodhicitta. Recommended for children ages 3 – 7.

Angélica Paljor interviews Sandra Cisneros, published August, 2022 on Lion’s Roar Magazine.

From the Rubin Museum: An art project making rangoli to celebrate the festival of Holi

From the Rubin Museum: An art project to make your own diyas for the Diwali festival of lights

From the Rubin Museum: A DIY art project to make your own Sankranti Kite

From the Rubin Museum: A DIY project to make your own Rangoli

A companion activity to the book Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion, this printout depicts a scene from the book and challenges children to find all of the animals represented in clothing, jewelry, furniture, and decorations.

This key provides references with links to study the history depicted in Kuan Yin: The Princess Who Became the Goddess of Compassion.

Activities, rituals, books, and art projects from the Middle Way School for learning about the Lunar New Year and planning your own celebrations. 

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.

This short animated video helps explain the importance of inquisitiveness and the interconnectedness of humans and the environment.