A Buddhist in the classroom / Sid Brown.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brown, Sid, 1961- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teaching--Religious aspects--Buddhism.

Teaching.

Buddhism--Social aspects.

Buddhism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Albany, New York : State University of New York Press, [2008]

Summary:

Sid Brown brings a Buddhist perspective into the classroom to explore the ethical quandaries, lived experiences, and intimacy of teaching. Addressing such topics as attention, community, rage, wonder, consumerism, and simple kindness, Brown demonstrates how this centuries-old tradition can inform and enrich classroom life.Readers do not have to be Buddhists to appreciate the gifts of this tradition and Brown's fresh perspective on education. Stories from Buddhist texts offer illustrative teaching moments, and an archive of practical tools and suggestions make this book a valuable reference. While Brown teaches at the college level, teachers of students at all levels and those who are interested in the educational experience will gain insight from this book.

Contents:

Front Matter

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

In the Event of a Crash Landing

Lie Until It’s True

Viewing Each Other with Kindly Eyes

Stopping a Raging Elephant Dead in Its Tracks

Do Not Cross Line

Homicidal Tendencies

Letting Women Into the Order

Removing the Arrow

Trustful Confidence

Conclusion

Nifty Assignments

Handouts

Notes

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780791477571

0791477576