Buddhism For Schools Workshops

Provided by BHS Educational Workshops (External Provider)

Buddhism Workshops

All Buddhism workshops are fully interactive, easy to understand and exciting for all ages including SEND students. We can visit your school in any part of the UK and Eire.

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Format

Primary: 6 sessions x 45 mins
(30 participants per session)

We set up the topic display with costumes and face paint on tables supplied by the school. Sessions usually last from 40 to 75 mins depending on how many children will take part throughout the day or half day. Some children a chosen to dress up as characters from the particular subject while the rest of the children take part in the interactive presentation while sitting crosslegged on clothes supplied by ourselves. Some of the seated children may also get dressed up during the session.

Age Groups

All Year Groups

Interactive Buddhist Workshops

We provide your establishment with engaging and authentic presentations on Buddhism. The integration of Buddhism artefacts and mindfulness within the classroom context has significantly transformed the teaching experience for educators across numerous institutions in the UK. Why not book a Buddhism school visit today!

Day Itinerary*

Whole or Half Day Itinerary

We set up the topic display with costumes and face paint on tables supplied by the school. Sessions usually last from 40 to 75 mins depending on how many children will take part throughout the day or half day. Some children a chosen to dress up as characters from the particular subject while the rest of the children take part in the interactive presentation while sitting crosslegged on clothes supplied by ourselves. Some of the seated children may also get dressed up during the session.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the sessions and the age and ability of the participants.

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Learning Outcomes and Curriculum Links

Buddhism Workshop Outcomes

Greater understanding of Mahayan and Theravada Buddhist culture Why the Buddhist Temple is so important to Buddhists Understanding of India and Asia’s ancient history Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path Detailed understanding of reincarnation, how and why it is a universal law Detailed understanding of the causal law of karma (Newton’s law of action and reaction) More understanding behind the reason why all Buddhists should be either vegetarian or vegan Experience of Buddhist music, songs, gongs, singing bowls and how sound is essentially a spiritual phenonema Deeper understanding of the sense of self and the external bodies of mind and senses Appreciation of the 8,400,000 species of life Experience of yoga, pranayama breathing and focusing the mind in meditation Seeing through the eyes of young Buddhist monks and how they learn the practical ethics of humility and tolerance Knowledge of the life of Buddha and what he taught and why and how he spread his teachings Understanding what respect towards other living entities means to a Buddhist

Curriculum Links: www.buddhismforschools.com

Cost

Our company charges £60 per hour for whole day and £65 per hour for half a day. Travel charges ar 45p per mile up to 250 round trip and then reduced to 30p per mile for longer journeys. Hotel charges are not applicable to your school.

Testimonials

"On behalf of all the staff and children at George Street Primary I would like to say a huge thank you for your wonderful Buddhism workshops today. Your assembly and beautiful displays just grabbed the attention of the children and they particulary enjoyed getting to take part in the workshops and watching their friends dress up. Let me know if you have a feedback form that you would like me to complete. Thank you once again."

Kathryn Ansell , George Street Primary, Hemel Hempstead

"Dear Sakhya and Kavita, thank you very much for yesterday. The workshops were fantastic and both staff and pupils have commented on how much they enjoyed them. I look forward to meeting you again in the future, Many thanks."

Jane Bimsen , All Saints CofE Primary School, Lancs

Checklist

Enhanced DBS Checked Instructors
Public Liability Insurance
Risk Assessments

Delivery Format

Event Days

Chinese New Year, Diwali, Earth Day, Hindu Festival of Holi, World Mental Health Day

Accreditations

We have been teaching in schools since 2009 and have satisfied the needs of teachers and students.

Available Regions

This service is available internationally

Anywhere in England

Anywhere in Northern Ireland

Anywhere in Scotland

Anywhere in Wales

About This Provider (BHS Educational Workshops)

Primary school girl dressed as a Hindu goddess during a BHS Edu Diwali workshop.

Head Office: BHS Educational Workshops, Home, B72

BHS Edu teach Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism throughout the UK and Ireland. Our assemblies and workshops are fully interactive, easy to understand and exciting for all ages. We can visit your school at fairly short notice in any part of the United Kingdom. Trips to Ireland have to be organised at least six weeks prior to the workshop date. All our presentations are suitable for SEND students. BHS Edu have been teaching Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism in schools for seventeen years, supplying a male and female teacher per workshop.

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