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Bringing Mindfulness Meditation into the Classroom

Four Small Things Not to Be Overlooked

— Venerable Master Hsing Yun

The true treasure of life is not gold or jewels,

but calmness, kindness, and wisdom,

already shining within our hearts.

I often remind people:

Never overlook small things.

A tiny spark can grow into a great flame.

A single drop of water can merge into the vast ocean.

A small child can grow into a great leader.

A young novice, with time and practice,

may one day guide many.

Every small cause carries infinite possibilities.

What seems little today,

with care, encouragement, and respect,

can blossom into something bright tomorrow.

May every child and family be inspired

to discover the treasures within their own hearts,

and to see the greatness hidden in small things.

— Venerable Master Hsing Yun

We believe these essential life skills can be brought into schools.

FGS Kids offers free, complete programmes to help you easily and effectively integrate mindfulness into your learning environment.

Wellbeing & Mindfulness Program :

Our 10-week school programme is designed to align with the Stage 2 PDHPE curriculum in New South Wales, focusing on self-awareness, self-regulation, and resilience.

Schools will receive the following free resources:

A class storybook: Seeking Treasure with Bodhi
A comprehensive teacher’s guide and handbook
A child-sized meditation cushion
A Bodhi plush toy for every student who completes the 10-week challenge

Seeking Treasures with Bodhi

Follow Bodhi’s guidance and join Sila and Chan on a beautiful adventure, discovering that the greatest treasure lies within. This fully illustrated storybook teaches core meditation skills through engaging storytelling.

Children’s Meditation Cushion

Diameter: 30cm

Designed specifically for children, this comfortable-sized cushion creates a cosy, special space for quiet moments and self-reflection.

Little Bodhi

More than an ordinary plush toy, Little Bodhi features a built-in audio player with multiple guided meditation sessions for children—an engaging companion for learning meditation.

How to Participate

We are currently inviting expressions of interest from local Australian primary schools, Chinese language schools, and community groups such as Scouts for the 2026 Bodhi Programme.

Please fill out the form below, and our team will get in touch to provide more details.

Project Timeline:

January 2026: Expressions of interest open
April 2026: Project kits expected to be distributed to participating schools
Second/Third Semester 2026: Mindfulness and wisdom challenges begin for children

Tools for Practice at Home or School:

Explore our growing free resource library to help you and your children begin mindfulness practice today:

Guided Meditations for Children: Short, calming audio tracks suitable for different age groups
Downloadable Bodhi Colouring Sheets: Featuring Bodhi and nature-themed designs
Guides for Parents and Educators: Introductions to mindfulness concepts

Coming Soon

Meditation Check-In App

Children complete daily meditation check-ins through Bodhi’s Badges, helping to build a steady practice. As Bodhi leaves fill the calendar, kids see their persistence and growth.

Bodhi’s Growth Journal

Little Bodhi interacts with children in the app journal whenever they finish a practice, offering encouragement and making meditation a warm, playful part of their growth.

Guided Meditation Audio

The app includes multiple child-friendly guided meditations, such as “Counting Clouds”, using simple voice guidance and imagination exercises to calm the body and develop focus and relaxation.

More Resources

Bodhi Light Tales - Host: Venerable Miao Guang

Hosted and narrated by Venerable Miao Guang, this series transforms stories from the Fo Guang Shan Collection into short, engaging bilingual (English–Chinese) tales of Buddhist teachings. Each episode is 5–8 minutes long and covers everyday wisdom, Buddha’s parables, and Humanistic Buddhism concepts, suitable for children, teenagers, and adults to enjoy anytime.

Bodhi Serye - Host: BLIA YAD MANILA

Produced in collaboration with the Fo Guang Shan Philippines Youth Group (BLIA YAD Philippines) and Navotas Dagat-dagatan Elementary School, Bodhi Serye is a bilingual podcast version of Bodhi Light Tales, bringing Buddhist stories to a wider audience.

Three Acts of Goodness: Teaching Material

Learn how to use the "Three Acts of Goodness" teaching resources published by the Fo Guang Foundation. （Resources Link）
Also, explore Fo Guang Shan children’s English teaching materials.

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