When people enter a Buddhist temple for the first time, they may see people bowing before a Buddha image, placing flowers in front of it, lighting incense, or sitting quietly in meditation. For someone unfamiliar with Buddhism, one question often comes to mind: “Do Buddhists believe the Buddha is a …
Education is not only about learning from books. What Children Can Learn from Buddhism Respect Self-discipline Understanding anger Compassion Mindfulness A simple practice for today It is also about learning how to live. As a Buddhist monk and educator, I believe that children need opportunities to develop not only knowledge, …
In a world where children are surrounded by information, technology, activities, and constant movement, sometimes one of the most valuable things we can give them is something very simple: A quiet moment. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet with a group of children and introduce them to some simple …
A quiet place to learn, reflect, and connect.