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Human Development and Education

Child Development from Birth to Rebirth

The study of consciousness at the intersection of Buddhism, developmental science and holistic perspectives in view, meditation and application

About the course

Abiding Heart Education inaugurated the Child Development from Birth to Rebirth course in 2020, bringing together experts in Buddhist human development, developmental science, and the Steinerian/Waldorf perspective on the nature of the human being. We will learn the Buddhist view of human development and how it relates to child development. In this course, we engage in meditation to explore the view in an experiential way. We learn how to apply the view and meditation when caring for and teaching children. An important aspect of child development in children's pedagogy is for teachers/parents to know what awareness meditation, and contemplative practices are appropriate in each developmental phase from early childhood to adulthood. Also, how we introduce the View and Meditation to children must come from a deep understanding of child development and how children learn in each developmental phase.  In this way, we are able to support the child’s well-being and all-round development. As part of application, we also introduce in this course some meditation exercises for children appropriate for each developmental phase. 

 

Forming part of Abiding Heart’s kindergarten and primary teacher training courses, these modules explore physical, socio-emotional, cognitive, self, and spiritual development from conception to birth, through childhood, adult development, and the bardos of death.

The richness and depth of the content are presented following Abiding Heart‘s interactive approach, integrated with experiential art and Charya dance. The online format allows everyone who is interested to join and, at the same time, open a welcoming space where participants can share experiences and form bonds.

Who this is for?

This course will be of particular interest to those involved in teaching and teacher training (kindergarten, primary, middle and high school, special and inclusive education); children’s social care, child and adult welfare; children’s health care, psychology, and therapy; students and researchers of the mentioned disciplines; parents; Buddhist schools around the world; Buddhist monastic schools; Buddhist centres with a children’s programme. 

Structure

Part 1: Modules 1- 3 - Fee: US$650*

Part 2: Modules 4 - 7 - Fee: US$550*

The complete course comprises eight modules (9 weeks). Completion of part 1 is required for enrolment in part 2. 

Lecturers: Ven. Khentrul Lodrö T’hayé Rinpoche, Ven. Khenpo Sonam Tsewang, Ven. Khenpo Sherab Tenzin,

Dr Meyrav Mor, Dr Gay Watson, Dr Tawni Tidwell, Dr. David Vago, Emma Hart, Shlomo Springer

Arts: Sangita Shakya, Swayambhu Shakya, Kristin Powers

Heart Sutra Recitation: Dr Meyrav Mor 

Registration is open for Part 1, beginning on 18th May 2025.  

Ongoing guided meditations.

 

Module 2

Early Childhood: Birth to Age 7

Dates: 2 Sep - 9 Oct 2025 

Format: Live streaming

Module 1 

The Intersection of Buddhism, Developmental Science and Holistic Perspectives on Human Development

Dates: 18 May - 30 May 2025 

Format: Live streaming

Module 3

Middle Childhood: Age 7 to 14

Dates: 14 Oct -  26 Oct 2025

Format: Live streaming

Module 4

Adolescence: Age 14 to 21

Dates: 28 Oct - 5 Nov 2025

Format: Live streaming

Module 6.1 

From the Bardos of Death to the moment of conception 

Dates: 12 Nov - 27 Nov 2025

Format: Live streaming

Module 7

Child Development, Biography Work and the Buddhist View

Dates: 5 -  7 Dec 2025 

Format: Live streaming

Module 5  

Adult Development: Lifespan phases from 21 to old age

Dates: 6 Nov - 11 Nov 2025 

Format: Live streaming

Module 6.2

Prenatal Development from conception to the moment of birth 

Dates: 25 - 27 Nov 2025 

Format: Live streaming

Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.

If you have any queries, please contact us at admissions@abidingheart.education.

If you have any queries, please contact us at admissions@abidingheart.education or use our admissions inquiry form to ask your questions. 

Abiding Heart Education is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registration number SC052307. Donations are tax deductible in the UK.
Abiding Heart Education is a 501(c)(3) charity registered in the USA. Donations are tax deductible in the USA. 

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