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Zen Gardens – Places for Meditation and Mindfulness in Schools

Feb 16, 2023 | Gardening, RME Outdoors, Social Subjects Outdoors

Whilst in Japan, I had the opportunity to visit several exquisite gardens. Japanese gardens have been influenced by the Shinto love of nature and the Buddhist idea of paradise. Most gardens appear to share a common aim of creating a microcosm. Elements such as water,...

Buddhist Prayer Flags

Feb 15, 2023 | RME Outdoors, Whole School

As a Scottish primary teacher, I have to teach Religious and Moral Education which includes learning about other religions, not simply Christianity. Often people wonder how religious education can undertaken outdoors. It is easy to forget that the main world...

The Clootie Tree

Feb 14, 2023 | Community Involvement, Early Years Outdoors, RME Outdoors

A long time ago I visited the Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery and World Centre for Peace and Health. Whilst walking around the Peace Garden, I came across the Clootie Tree. It was impossible to ignore such was the blaze of colour and vibrancy even on that...