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Donald as Meditator


If you want to bear a child, then your wish to do the Bodhisattva-practise should be especially strong."





Does such a thing as Buddhism for children exist?

There is a tremendous amount of materials on buddhism available for adults. But what about materials that can be given to children? How to answer their questions? How should they behave in kindergarden, elementary school and among their groups of friends and peers? How should their parents behave?

In Tibet the whole culture was influenced by Buddhism. Today, our buddhist children in the West are confronted with many kinds of religions: Christianity in all its different forms, Judaism, Islam,...

What do buddhist parents do so that their children are not perceived as "strange or bizarre" in kindergarden or school? At the same time, what can they do so that their children can understand and relate to them.

We would like to discuss these issues here. We will try to collect information about children's books, interest groups, news and the like. Your help and input are very much welcome and appreciated.

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Meditations

Green Tara Meditation Booklet Special meditations for children are under development. This first one for children is about the Green Tara (in German). This meditation children can do by themselves or with the help of their parents or friends.
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Books

We are trying to present books that deal with Buddhism in a manner that is approprite for children. As with any book, it is useful for parents to discuss the book with their children, even when the children are old enough to read them by themselves. Information about other books, including those in other languages, are very welcome. Index of Page

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Kids with Lama in Graz/AUSTRIA

Wishes and Rules

What kind of wishes do parents have in regards to other Buddhists, attending courses and meditations? Which rules/guidelines for children and adults are easy to follow? Here is a small selection of suggested wishes/rules: Index of Page

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Karmapa painted by a child

Interestgroups and Projects

Information, hints and updates on existing and planned projects and interest groups, as well as personal reports, are welcome.

A Dharma Center, where a people have a special interest in Buddhism and kids:

     Buddhist Center Graz 
     St. Peter-Pfarrweg 17
     A-8010 Graz
     AUSTRIA
     Tel + Fax: 43-316-46 21 17

Picture of Karmapa by a child: Because he is so shining around his head

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Feedback from the Kids

At this column of the homepage, a collection of children's comments will be featured. For example, kids' ideas and comments in regards to Buddhism and their close surroundings: What does your child say about Buddhism, a.s.o.?

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