
How to Teach Buddhism to Children
Dr. Helmuth Klar
This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 9 by Dr. Helmuth Klar, 'How to Teach Buddhism to Children' found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. I, narrated by Christa Michel.
Excerpt:
"...How can Buddhist parents best teach their own children Buddhism? since they will seldom have the opportunity to teach it to other children, let alone the children of non-Buddhist parents. As I do not wish to theorize, I shall speak only from practical experience with my own children, and so of Western children in general. It is moreover particularly the Western child which is exposed to a Christian or materialistic environment, and hence is in need of a carefully considered Buddhist education. In a Buddhist country, steeped in its centuries-old Buddhist tradition, the position of a Buddhist child is (or should be) far easier. In such a favourable environment a good and effective Buddhist educational system may have developed. But even if it had it would be a great mistake for us, as Westerners, to copy it without due consideration.
Duration - 28m.
Author - Dr. Helmuth Klar.
Narrator - Christa Michel.
Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1961 Buddhist Publication Society ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No. 9 by Dr. Helmuth Klar, 'How to Teach Buddhism to Children' found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. I, narrated by Christa Michel. Excerpt: "...How can Buddhist parents best teach their own children Buddhism? since they will seldom have the opportunity to teach it to other children, let alone the children of non-Buddhist parents. As I do not wish to theorize, I shall speak only from practical experience with my own children, and so of Western children in general. It is moreover particularly the Western child which is exposed to a Christian or materialistic environment, and hence is in need of a carefully considered Buddhist education. In a Buddhist country, steeped in its centuries-old Buddhist tradition, the position of a Buddhist child is (or should be) far easier. In such a favourable environment a good and effective Buddhist educational system may have developed. But even if it had it would be a great mistake for us, as Westerners, to copy it without due consideration. Duration - 28m. Author - Dr. Helmuth Klar. Narrator - Christa Michel. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Copyright - © 1961 Buddhist Publication Society ©.
Language:
English
Pariyatti Introduction
Duration:00:00:26
The Problem
Duration:00:02:02
Imitation
Duration:00:00:47
Externals Help
Duration:00:01:46
The Use of Festivals
Duration:00:00:45
Teaching the Dhamma
Duration:00:02:13
Buddhist Education a Duty
Duration:00:02:14
Buddhist History
Duration:00:00:28
Explaining the Dhamma
Duration:00:01:30
Learning by Heart
Duration:00:01:27
Uposatha Day
Duration:00:03:21
Buddhism-the Religion of Compassion
Duration:00:00:55
The Buddha as Our Model
Duration:00:00:55
Study Your Children's Character
Duration:00:01:46
Immunity Against Christianity and Materialism
Duration:00:02:27
Self-Responsibility
Duration:00:04:54
Credits and About Pariyatti
Duration:00:00:51