teacher training

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.

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

When hiring teachers for a Buddhist school, credentials are not necessarily the most important thing—nor is being a "good" Buddhist. Here's what to look for instead.

From their website, "As a hub for the study and development of contemplative education, CACE at Naropa offers various ways for educators and students to integrate contemplative pedagogy and practice into their teaching and studies..."

Classroom practices and resources for contemplative education from Naropa University's Center for the Advancement of Contemplative Education.

"Child Development from Birth to Rebirth," now offered online, took me on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry, through lectures on Buddhism, developmental science, meditation and medicine, arts and dance.

Self-paced online course that guides the teacher in developing a unified practice of meditation and teaching.

We as teachers can serve as a pivotal inspiration for genuineness to arise in our students. Here are five specific ways to promote a child’s ability to feel comfortable with who they are.

The first in a series of blog posts about my personal experience teaching English at the Maratika Monastery in Nepal.