The practice of koan study isn’t so different from teaching math, says high school teacher Pat Higgiston.
McMaster University establishes Buddhist scholar program with $1.2m donation
Photo by Mike Lalich, via McMaster Daily News.McMaster University, in Ontario, Canada, has announced a new visiting scholar program, created with a $1.2-million donation.
Dharma Realm Buddhist University offers scholarships to students affected by natural disasters
Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, California, has announced a needs-based scholarship program for students affected by natural disasters.
Middle Way Education launches website to support Buddhist educators
The website serves as a hub where Buddhist educators can access and share lesson plans, articles, videos, teachings, and practices.
Harvard University offers free online course examining Buddhist scriptures
Buddhist scriptures shown in the introductory video for "Buddhism Through Its Scriptures."Harvard University’s course “Buddhism Through Its Scriptures” is available for free on their online learning platform.
Third Buddhism and Race Conference to take place at Harvard, March 3-5
The Harvard Buddhist Community at Harvard Divinity School will be hosting its Third Buddhism and Race Conference from March 3rd through March 5th.
The Sex Talk
Photo by Paul I. Barskey.Artist Rima Fujita helps teach Tibetan kids the facts of life.
Dalai Lama: Buddhist centers should be academic classrooms, places of interreligious dialogue
Earlier this week the Dalai Lama called on Buddhist centres to host academic pursuits and interreligious dialogue.
Practicing Loving-Kindness in the Face of Danger
Photo by DC John.When “Luis” came in, something about his movements put everyone in my classroom on high alert.
Degrading Our Children
Illustration by Alberto Ruggieri ©images.com/corbis.Whether they get an F or an A+, most kids can’t separate their grades from their self-worth. Kyo Maclear on eliminating grades so children can focus on what really matters in life.