Sunday Kids Class
Grown-ups AND kids!
We are looking for teachers!
Unfortunately we can not guarantee this class at this time because we don't have teachers. Would you like to volunteer? If so please email epc@meditationforeveryone.org for more information.
With this class, your whole family can receive Dharma teachings at the same time. The "grown-ups" can join Resident Teacher, Gen Mondrub in the main meditation room for their meditation and weekly teaching, while the kids can join us in the youth room for their own meditation and teaching. Of course, parents are welcome to join the kids for Family Time if they so choose.
Class format
Class starts at 11am. We will begin with a few fun prostrations, dusting the shrine, and changing the water offerings on our kids' shrine. Then we sing the first five verses of "The Liberating Prayer" and engage in a short meditation using our imagination. After our meditation, we have a brief Dharma teaching (typically 10 - 15 minutes), followed by a hands-on activity. We finish by singing the last two verses of "The Liberating Prayer." Class finishes at approximately 12:30pm.
The teachings utilize traditional Buddhist stories and meditations from the books of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, adapted for kids.
Frequently asked questions about Family Time:
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Do I or my family have to be Buddhist to attend?
Definitely not. People of any religious or non-religious background are welcome to attend. Our only aim is to help children become happier by utilizing practical spiritual tools.
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What age range of children are invited?
Our current group of children ranges from about 5 - 10 years, but children of all ages are welcome.
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Do we need to pre-register or sign up?
No, just drop in.
