Anyone is welcome to join our Youth Group, regardless of race or religion! The age groups are: 6-11 year-olds and 12-15 year-olds. The two age groups will do most activities (except classes) together.
Loving Kindness Youth Group Flier Please share this flier with anyone you think might be interested, thank you!
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Registration
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Youth Group Schedule next meeting 23th Oct. afternoon 1pm to 4pm , Glastonbury, CT
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Mottos and Dharma Codes
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Stories We Are Using in the 6-11 Age Group
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Photos:
Photos From Our First Field Trip
Photos From Our Monthly Gatherings
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Creations By Our Young Youth Group Members:
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Recommended Recourses:
BuddhaNet’s Children’s Ebook Library
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Animated Buddhist Stories for Kids:
(at jatakkatha.com)
The Story of the Chaddanta Elephant
The Story of the Buffalo and the Monkey
The Story of the Silava Elephant
The Story of the Hare on the Moon
The Story of the Wise Monkey and the Water Demon
(from other sites)
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Homework:
6-10 year-olds’ Chapter 1 Wordsearch
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Framework of Group Meetings and Learning Curriculum:
Meetings
I. Teachings by Venerable Bhante
6 to 10 year-olds:
- Teachings based on lessons from Buddhism I or Buddhism II
11 to 13+ year-olds:
- Teachings based on topics from the Buddha Dharma Education Association or the Dhammapada
II. Related Activities Based on Selected Topics
- Storybook readings
- Invited speakers and group activities
Suggested Home Activities
In addition to our group activities, optional resources and suggested readings will be made available for children and families to enjoy at home.
6 to 10 year-olds:
- Stories
- Songs on CD
- Meditation CD
Following our monthly meetings, young children and their families will be encouraged to prepare a drawing or diorama at home, based on that month’s topic or theme, to share with the group during the following meeting or at an end of year art show.
11 to 13+ year-olds:
- Suggested readings (which may be previewed before group meetings) from the Buddha Dharma Education Association or the Dhammapada
- Songs on CD
- Meditation CD
Following our monthly meetings, older children will be encouraged to prepare a painting, diorama, photograph, poem or journal entry at home – based on that month’s topic or theme – to share with the group during the following meeting or at an end of year art show.
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