Join us for an afternoon as we mindfully pause and investigate the brain. What is the brain’s job? What happens when our brain goes into fight-flight mode? And how do we calm down when things get hard? This is our topic of investigation and we’ll see how we can apply various mindful tools to help our brain when the going gets tough!
This month we will be exploring how to bring out what is true and unique in each of us and offer that to the world. Often there is pressure to be like “someone else” or “the cool kid in the class” but we need to appreciate our uniqueness and individuality and bring that to our families and community. The afternoon will culminate in painting the tsa-tsa statues of Lama Tsong Khapa. BYO comfortable smock or old clothes, snacks and water bottle.
Through meditation, activities and craft, your kids will have a chance to explore how our words impact not just the people around us but the world around us. Learn how powerful our words can be and how we can use them with kindness and wisdom.
The last event for Mindful Families for 2018, a picnic in Orleigh Park. Expect an afternoon of casual socialising and a chance to enjoy the company of our Mindful Families community. A great park for the kiddies to simply be and play. Please bring a plate to share and water, hats & sunscreen. We look forward to seeing you there.
Through songs, craft and activities kids will have a chance to explore our interdependence with nature, whilst also having fun! After a short meditation and activities each child will be able to create their very own mini pot plant holder, complete with plant.
All families are warmly invited to our re-designed Mindful Families event. This year the kids will create their own ‘stained glass’ style Buddha window silhouette! So come along and enjoy the elephant loaded with offerings, a short meditation, animated DVD about Buddha’s life, bathing the baby Buddha, singing happy birthday and sharing cake afterwards.
Children are strongly influenced by Superheroes & Heroines, so we want to use this opportunity to really dig into what exactly ‘Supers’ are all about and what values they represent. In this family mindfulness session, we will brainstorm our own superpowers such as patience, courage and focus. We will also be designing our own super costume to represent the family values we hold dear and use everyday. Join the family fun with these special activities for children 4-8 years and their parents.
Be a light in the world! Using simple origami techniques children will mindfully create a beautiful floating lotus flower lantern. We will also discuss the attitudes and behaviours that bring happiness to us and the world! For kids aged 4 to 8 and their parents.
Bring your friends and family and discover your local Buddhist community. Highlights include: public talk with the Tibetan Lama; guided tours, free Buddhist books; mindfulness meditations; family activities and prayer flag making; question & answer, and blessings with holy Buddhist relics. Spicy chai tea served free all day. Tashi Delek – see you there!
Join the family fun with these special activities for children 4-8 years and their parents. This afternoon includes art activities and meditations the whole family can do! We all know how hectic modern family life can be – which is why Mindful Families is such a valuable opportunity for Brisbane families to slow down, reconnect with each other, and introduce a whole range of positive values to enrich your family life.
