Dharma Rain - Dharma School Philosophy
Dharma School
Philosophy
The goals of Dharma School are to provide each child with the following:
- support for feeling accepted and valued as a member of the Sangha
- a peer
group that has a common interest in spiritual practice and Buddhist values
- comfort with meditation techniques and broader spiritual practice
- understanding
and familiarity with Buddhist terms, ideas, symbols and the altar
- participation
in religious ceremonies and celebrations
- opportunities to express interests
through art and music
Much of the teaching comes from the culture created around the program,
rather than from actual lesson plans. The teachers practice
cultivating friendliness,
acceptance, cooperation and listening. One of the most
important elements in teaching compassion and generosity is to make the
children
feel safe
and appreciated.
For more information, see the manual, Sharing the Dharma with Children.
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