Dhamma School Inc.
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Dhamma School Inc. | |
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| Main School | Non-Sectarian |
| President(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Miss Mandy Saliba |
| Contact Infotmation | |
| Address | Mt Pleasant Queensland 4740 Australia |
| Country | Australia |
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| Postal Address | PostalAddress::PO Box 8913 Mt Pleasant QLD 4740 |
Dhamma School Inc.
Our Vision...
Our vision is to create a primary school where:
- Children will be introduced to the teachings of the Buddha and encouraged to implement these teachings into their thoughts, speech and actions of daily life.
- Children will learn in an environment where they will gain a deeper appreciation of their own inherent wisdom through meditation and other Buddhist teachings. Meditation will also help students to develop concentration and clarity that will be beneficial to their academic progress.
- Teachers will be aware of and supportive to the emotional and spiritual needs of each child, as well as to their mental and physical development.
- Children will feel valued and cared for as a result of a low student to teacher ratio.
- Emphasis will be placed on positive interaction with the children’s peers, family and the wider community, as well as social responsibility, service, and leadership.
- The virtues of generosity (dana), morality (sila), renunciation (nekkhamma), wisdom (panna), effort (viriya), patience (khanti), truthfulness (sacca), determination (adhittana), loving kindness (metta) and equanimity (upekka) will be an integral part of the child’s education.
- Children will learn to appreciate the natural environment, by understanding the interdependant relationship we share. Children will also be exposed to a wide range of sources (ie. aboriginal teachings, yogic knowledge, modern science and technology etc.) so to broaden their awareness of the history and beliefs world wide.
Who encouraged our vision ?
After receiving and directly benefiting from Dhamma teachings and meditation (passed onto us by invaluable teachers), we felt inspired to share this precious jewel with others. Opportunities in western countries for children to access the Buddha’s path in a school setting are few and far between. However, there are schools in various countries that are directly providing the teaching and benefits of Dhamma, simultaneous to providing a formal education. It was when we saw the Dharma School in Brighton, South East England, that we realized how this special combination was able to achieve remarkable results. The children and teachers were so happy, understanding and kind to each other due to being guided by the all encompassing wisdom and compassion taught by the Buddha. Also, by informing the children of the traditions, religions and cultures of other countries, they appeared to be more broad minded, considerate and less competitive toward others. At the same time they appeared more knowledgeable of our whole world. Encouraged to meditate throughout the day, the children were given a chance to be within their own being, relax, be quiet and calm, reflect and let their deeper feelings arise without the busy mind interfering. This institution is an inspiration for others to follow in a quest to allow future generations to walk the path of Dhamma.
Other Activities
Kindergarten groups and after school care may also be included in the Dhamma School. It is intended that the Dhamma School be used during the school holidays and weekend for meditation retreats, yoga retreats and other dhamma activities. Weekly meditation sessions and dhamma talks will be offered to adults. A weekly Sunday school will be run on the school premises for any interested parents and children.
Influences
The development of this vision into reality, and the resultant learning environment, will be guided by: The teachings of the Buddha
- The School’s Management Committee
- The Sangha
- Qualified teachers and staff who are dedicated to and practicing the teachings of the Buddha
- The Parental Community
- Student feedback
