Cultivating Mindfulness in Education
Wake Up Schools supports educators to bring the practices of mindfulness and applied ethics into their own lives so they may be happy and free, and so they may in turn share these practices with colleagues and students in their school communities.
Days of Mindfulness for teachers in Tokyo
In April 2019 we held two days of practice for educators in Japan, at Waseda University and Kaetsu Ariake Middle School.
Upcoming Events
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Educators Retreat, New Year 2019
December 28, 2019 - January 4, 2020
Educators Retreat at Upper Hamlet, Plum Village This week-long retreat is a Level I Wake Up Schools retreat, offering educators… Read More
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Thich Nhat Hanh’s Vision for Cultivating Mindfulness in Education
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Practicing Peace
We are very happy to share this talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh in Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, on 21 April 1997. In the presence of the Mayor of Florence, Thay addresses a large group of young people and offers practical ways to cultivate peace at home and in school, care for anger, touch the wonders of this moment and learn to listen deeply and speak lovingly. TO THE YOUNG PEOPLE A talk given by Thich Nhat Hanh on 21 April 1997 in the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Dear Friends, I would like… Read more
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Sharing from our webinar: Shantum Seth (India)
Dec 06, 2019 At our Wake Up Schools webinar on 20 October 2018, our senior dharma teacher Shantum Seth about some of his… Read More
Global Mindfulness in Schools Summit
Nov 04, 2019 This week is The Global Mindfulness in Education Summit. It’s free to watch online, and speakers sharing from our community… Read More
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Sharing from our Webinar
In this excerpt from our webinar 'Waking up to the here and now', senior dharma teacher Shantum Seth shares about his work in India to support teacher sanghas and mindful schools.