Books can help Kids Learn About Buddhism – John LustiqBuddhist practices, such as mindfulness and loving kindness, can help children. Here are Buddhist books and resources to help teach kids about Buddhism.
Using books, coloring sheets and crafts can make introducing Buddhist teachings and practices easy and fun for both parents and kids. there are many wonderful Buddhist books for children of various ages that Buddhist parents can use to teach compassion, loving-kindness and mindfulness. Here is an introduction to various Buddhism resources to help teach kids about Buddhism, its teachings and practices.
Buddhism Books for Young Readers
Introducing young kids, aged 3-7, to Buddhist practices of mindfulness and compassion can be fun with colorful and easy-to-read books. Two such books are each Breath a Smile by Sister Susan, a Buddhist nun and Zen Ties by Jon Muth. each Breath a Smile teaches preschoolers about the importance of mindful breathing and the beauty of nature by using simple, repetitive language and peaceful, pastel-colored pictures.
Zen Ties is a wonderful book for teaching young children about being compassionate, non-judgmental and valuing everyone. the book features a lovable panda named Stillwater, who helps an elementary school student befriend an elderly but irritable neighbor who helps him to ace the Spelling Bee. the book teaches children about compassion, kindness and not simply going by the appearance of people when making friends.
eBooks, Coloring Sheets and Crafts to Learn About Buddhism
The BuddhaNet library is a treasure trove of downloadable Buddhist books for kids, including stories from the Jataka tales and many illustrated eBooks that teach young children verses from the Dhammapada and help them learn about compassion, peaceful living, loving-kindness, guided meditation and more.
The library also has resources for coloring sheets, craft activities as well as Buddhist books for older children that parents and teachers can use as study material.
Lesson Plans and Worksheets to Teach Buddhism to Kids
Teachers and Buddhist parents can use various lesson plans and worksheets to teach children about the life of Buddha, Buddhist teachings and practices. the ICT Teachers’ website has three downloadable worksheets on how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, the Three Universal Truths and, the four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. History for Kids has an easy-to-understand introduction to the history of Buddhism that teachers can use for young learners.
These easily accessible resources for kids will help Buddhist parents and teachers to introduce children to Buddhist concepts of mindfulness, loving-kindness, meditation as well as learn about the history and teachings of Buddhism. whether you’re wanting to teach your child about the Buddha or how to be more compassionate, these books and online resources will surely help you get started.
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