Planting seeds : practicing mindfulness with children

Author

Nhất Hạnh

Call Number

• 294.375 N5769 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

Berkeley, CA : Parallax Press, c2011.

Physical Description

238 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Summary

"A complete overview of all of Thich Nhat Hanh's practices for children. Planting seeds is full of hand-on activities to help children and adults relieve stress, increase concentration and confidence, deal with difficult emotions, and improve communication. It includes over 30 full-color illustrations and an audio CD with songs and easy to follow practices"--Cover p. [4].

Contents

• How mindfulness can help
• Practicing with children in Plum Village
• Cultivating our own mindfulness
• Mindful breathing and listening to the bell
• I am free : meditation
• Strengthening connections to each other and the earth
• Understanding and compassion
• Cooperative games and enjoying nature
• Growing our happiness, embracing our suffering
• A loving classroom : healing difficulties
• Everything is connected, everything continues.