Young Voices
Young Voices is a special project from Buddhistdoor Global collecting insightful essays written by high school students in the US who have attended experiential-learning-based courses rooted in the Buddhist teaching. Inspired by and running in parallel with BDG’s Beginner’s Mind project for college students, Young Voices offers a platform for these high school students to share essays expressing their impressions and perspectives on their exposure to the Buddhadharma and its relationship with their hopes, aspirations, and expectations.
With special thanks to Chenxing Han and Andy Housiaux, who teach an experimental high school class through the Tang Institute at Phillips Academy (Andover, MA) focused on “Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard.”
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Young Voices: Mingyur Rinpoche, Meditative Awareness, Mind Training, and Mental Agility
A high school student in the US explores observing the mind and the power of equanimity during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: A Prescription for Digital Millennials: Sanghas
A high school student in the US recognizes the importance of a supportive sangha during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: How Giving Up My Phone Changed My Life
A high school student in the US examines the mindfulness benefits of a digital fast as part of an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: Phone Fasting
A high school student in the US explores mindfulness during a digital fast as part of an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: On My Life as a Smartphone-less High School Student
A US high school student shares their insights on mindfulness and suffering gained from an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: Mingyur Rinpoche, Meditative Awareness, Mind Training, and Mental Agility
A high school student in the US explores observing the mind and the power of equanimity during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: A Prescription for Digital Millennials: Sanghas
A high school student in the US recognizes the importance of a supportive sangha during an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: How Giving Up My Phone Changed My Life
A high school student in the US examines the mindfulness benefits of a digital fast as part of an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: Phone Fasting
A high school student in the US explores mindfulness during a digital fast as part of an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Young Voices: On My Life as a Smartphone-less High School Student
A US high school student shares their insights on mindfulness and suffering gained from an experiential learning course on Buddhism
Listening to the Buddhists in Our Backyard
Young Voices: The Next Generation: Buddhist Youth Group Experience at Chùa Tường Vân Lowell
A high school student in the US reflects on the relationships of young people with the Buddhist teaching in contemporary US communities
Young Voices: Nirvana Starts in the Kitchen?
A high school student in the US offers some Zen reflections on stillness and the many paths toward liberation.
Young Voices: What One Word Can Do
A high school student in the US reflects on community, the unexpected, and what it means to take an experiential approach to learning religion and philosophy.
Young Voices: The “Happy Birthday” Song
A US high school student shares her perspective on her formative encounters with the Buddhadharma
Young Voices: Finding Comfort in Not-Knowing
An American high school student reflects on encounters with the Buddhadharma and the kindness found therein
Young Voices: Buddhism and Self-Reliance: Learning For Growth
A US high school student reflects on the path to inner wisdom and understanding the Buddhadharma.
Young Voices: Unraveling from Expectations
Buddhist wisdom helps an American high school student reframe her perception of education and the pressures of social expectations
Young Voices: Dana: The Power of Communal Learning
Reflections on the profound wisdom and power of generosity to build bridges and sustain communities
Young Voices: What to Do with Impermanence
Introducing “Young Voices,” a special project from BDG collecting insightful essays by high school students in the US who have attended experiential-learning-based courses rooted in the Buddhist teaching.
Young Voices: The Next Generation: Buddhist Youth Group Experience at Chùa Tường Vân Lowell
A high school student in the US reflects on the relationships of young people with the Buddhist teaching in contemporary US communities
Young Voices: Nirvana Starts in the Kitchen?
A high school student in the US offers some Zen reflections on stillness and the many paths toward liberation.
Young Voices: What One Word Can Do
A high school student in the US reflects on community, the unexpected, and what it means to take an experiential approach to learning religion and philosophy.
Young Voices: The “Happy Birthday” Song
A US high school student shares her perspective on her formative encounters with the Buddhadharma
Young Voices: Finding Comfort in Not-Knowing
An American high school student reflects on encounters with the Buddhadharma and the kindness found therein
Young Voices: Buddhism and Self-Reliance: Learning For Growth
A US high school student reflects on the path to inner wisdom and understanding the Buddhadharma.
Young Voices: Unraveling from Expectations
Buddhist wisdom helps an American high school student reframe her perception of education and the pressures of social expectations
Young Voices: Dana: The Power of Communal Learning
Reflections on the profound wisdom and power of generosity to build bridges and sustain communities
Young Voices: What to Do with Impermanence
Introducing “Young Voices,” a special project from BDG collecting insightful essays by high school students in the US who have attended experiential-learning-based courses rooted in the Buddhist teaching.