Meditation

This short book was written by Gregory Kramer, cofounder and president of the Metta Foundation in Portland, Oregon. He offers insight and advice for how to practice lovingkindness (or metta) with children of any age, based on his own personal experience with his children over sixteen years.

Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate offers simple and clear meditation instructions for kids (and adults) framed around a sweet story about a puppy and family.

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.

5 podcasts for teens and young adults.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic children’s meditation using four stones to contemplate the elements with a corresponding aspiration.

A short talk by Mingyur Rinpoche on how to meditate on the breath.

Thich Nhat Hanh’s beautiful meditation for all ages, reminds us of our flower freshness, mountain solidity, water reflective clarity and spacious freedom.

A guided meditation using the breath as an anchor, plus classroom reflection and a nifty handout.

A guide to teaching children the 7-point posture of Vairochana, complete with some fun games to help them remember.

A talk for parents with advice on how to meditate with their children.