Primary school in the UK to offer an education based on Buddhist values

[vajrastorm]

It's great news, that a Buddhist primary school that was set up some years ago, is still thriving.
The important thing to note is that it is not foisting a Buddhist curriculum down the throats of these young people. More importantly, it's inculcating values that will have very profound positive effects on them. These values like mindfulness, compassion, a sense of communal responsibility, interdependence will be inculcated through mind- training and mind-transformation, so the impact will be deep and lasting.

Such values will act as 'tools' for these young people to use to navigate a world which has become increasingly filled with confusion and dizzy distractions, that will bring more unhappiness than peace.

Imagine being trained in mindfulness, for instance. If one were mindful and watches the mind all the time, one will guard against harming others in body, speech and mind. One develops  peace in one's attitude towards self and others.There will be inner and outer peace. There will be harmony and zero conflict. Inner peace leads to world peace.   

Yes, more primary schools should introduce the teaching of these values in their curriculum.

[Tenzin Malgyur]

This is a great idea thought up by a few concerned parents and the school materialised due to their determination
to ensure a substantial education for their offspring. An education system based on the values of mindfulness, compassion and communal responsibilities will produce a future generation of a more caring and confident individuals. As a matter of fact, these values are not just limited to just Buddhist practice, people of all other religions also strive to have these values too. May more of such schools arise to benefit more people.

[bambi]

Such wonderful news! Must have more schools like this. It is really important to start the young ones with such beautiful teachings and good motivation everyday. I would definitely send my children to such schools if they have one where I am. The next generation of Buddhists well trained and well passed on. And the best part is that any religion or faith can also have their children admitted.

[dondrup]

Buddha had taught the Dharma with the sole purpose of freeing sentient from suffering. Hence to infuse the academic education with Dharma,  Brighton Dharma Primary School is offering the best all rounded education available. This effort by the school is commendable!

The development of mindfulness, compassion and communal responsibility are essential in Buddhism. Children who are taught and exposed to these teachings will have greater wisdom, compassion  and skilful means to deal with the demands of modern society as they enter into adulthood later. Eventually, these children can further train their mind to become fully-enlightened like a Buddha.

[ilikeshugden]

I rejoice for this decision. It is a great idea for a school to offer education based of Buddhist principals as Buddhism does not mean that you would throw away your God if you are a Christian, you are learning a better way of living. You can remain faithful to your religion while practicing the Buddhist laws of compassion, wisdom, karma etc.