Education

The Nine Principles of the MWE Curriculum were given to us by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and vetted by lineage holders from all the major traditions (Zen, Theravada, Pure Land et al). Thanks to Candice Tsuei for translating them into Chinese.

A variety of resources to help raise children with Dharma in mind, from the perspective of teachers of the three main Buddhist traditions.

In Part III, Denitsa Gancheva shares what her students taught her about herself, life, and education itself during her time teaching English to monks at Maratika Monastery in Nepal.

Middle Way Education's five domains of learning balance Sciences; Humanities; Arts; Embodiment; and Contemplation.

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.

In this talk, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche answers questions from parents and teachers about Buddhism and raising children in today's world.

A blank lesson planning template in Google Doc form that can be duplicated and customized by educators.

In this talk for parents at the Middle Way School, Shugen Roshi, abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery, talks about the value of the dharma in schools.

Teachers are often overwhelmed, undervalued, and disempowered in their roles. At the same time, they are uniquely situated to influence the lives of young people and even to change the world. This book offers a new vision for teachers as the architects of a more compassionate society, as well as methods to engage with teaching as a journey of self-realization.

When we feel the urge to cast judgment on others—whether a child, a parent, or someone else in our community—instead of turning inward to protect ourselves, we can open up to those around us.

Kristin Lhatso and Noa Jones briefly summarize why a new model of Buddhist education for children is necessary. They articulate much of what Middle Way Education aims to achieve, and why.

Audio recording of Kristin Lhatso sharing her thoughts and research on Compassion in Education with a group of MWS parents, teachers, and friends.