Classes for Kids

10:30am – 11:30am

at Ganden Buddhist Center (2999 Sunset Boulevard)
FREE; suggested donation of $15 per family

 

kid meditatingOn Sunday mornings, parents and kids can attend class together.  Parents can attend class upstairs while kids attend their own class downstairs.  Kids will enjoy a light-hearted Buddhist story, very brief guided meditation, and hands-on activities.

Class will start at 10:30am and end around 11:30am.  While the adults finish their class upstairs, kids can play with toys provided by Ganden Center.

We also offer weekly classes for teens!

 

 

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Frequently asked questions about kids’ meditation classes

Kids Meditation

“Do I or my family have to be Buddhist to attend?”

Definitely not. People of any religious or non-religious background are welcome to attend. Our only aim is to help children become happier by utilizing practical spiritual tools.

“What age range of children are invited?”

Children of ages are welcome, but the classes are geared for elementary school children.  At about age twelve or thirteen, depending upon the child, the child might be more comfortable in the teen or the adult class.

Pre-K children and younger are welcome to attend but should be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

“Do we need to pre-register or sign up?”

No, just drop in.

 

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Frequently asked questions about kids’ meditation classes

Kids Meditation

“Do I or my family have to be Buddhist to attend?”

Definitely not. People of any religious or non-religious background are welcome to attend. Our only aim is to help children become happier by utilizing practical spiritual tools.

“What age range of children are invited?”

Children of ages are welcome, but the classes are geared for elementary school children.  At about age twelve or thirteen, depending upon the child, the child might be more comfortable in the teen or the adult class.

Pre-K children and younger are welcome to attend but should be accompanied by a parent or other adult.

“Do we need to pre-register or sign up?”

No, just drop in.

 

 

Spencer Perraut is the Kids’ Class teacher and Education Program Coordinator of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center.  Read more about Spencer and our other teachers here.

Children

Do you have classes for children?

Yes, we have classes for both children and teens.  Click here to read about our children’s classes.  Click here to read about our classes for teens.

What ages of children are allowed at the kids’ classes?

Kids of all ages are welcome to attend our children’s class.  Our current group ranges from about age 3 to age 9.  If you are bringing a toddler or a baby, we do request that an adult stays with the child for the duration of class.

As for our tweens and teens, right now our class consists of middle school and early high school-aged students.  The older teens at the Center (16 and above) usually prefer the adult class.

Can I bring my child to class with me?

This is up to your discretion.  Please remember that other adults in the class will be meditating and trying to listen.  Out of consideration for others, if you think your child cannot sit quietly for the duration of the class, it might be a better idea to leave him or her at home.  You are welcome to bring your child with a game or book to keep him/her occupied, as long as it does not make any noises.

You may also wish to check out the classes we have at the Center for children and teenagers.

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