Dharma School

Children playing with a man outdoors on grass, one girl holding a branch, others sitting and standing, in front of a building with a brick wall and roof.

While adults and older children enjoy fellowship and Dharma practice, younger children have fun with the Albany Buddhist Sangha Dharma School. In addition to songs, arts and crafts, and nutritious snacks brought by Dharma School parents, Dharma School kids also learn the basics of yoga, mindfulness and meditation, and some of the stories traditionally shared in Buddhist cultures. All are welcome! If you have any questions, or are interested in participating in Dharma School, feel free to contact our Dharma School coordinator, Dr. Aaron Proffitt (aproffitt@gmail.com).

For learning more about practicing Buddhism as a family, we highly recommend the work of author and Buddhist chaplain Rev. Sumi Loundon Kim. One of the texts employed in our Dharma School activities include Rev. Kim’s Sitting Together: A Family-centered Curriculum on Mindfulness, Meditation, and Buddhist Teachings