For families and young visitors, the Children’s Corner offers engaging puppet shows, face paintings, mindful and meditative arts & crafts, and creative storytelling introducing the life of the Buddha in fun and accessible ways.
Objectives: Mindfulness and Reflection as Foundation
Art as a Path to Mindfulness and Dharma Expression.
- Fingerprint Mandala Fan: Mandalas symbolize the interconnected nature of all things. Using one’s fingerprint personalizes the mandala, reinforcing the Buddhist idea that every being contributes to harmony.
- Lotus flower origami – this one is back for another year, learn how to make a lotus flower out of paper
Living the Buddha’s Teachings
Puppet Show: Watch the Life of Buddha story come to life, illustrating the values of kindness, wisdom, and compassion in action.
Show times:
– 10:00-10:20am
– 10:30-10:50am
– 11:00-11:20am
– 12:30-12:50pm
– 1:00-1:20pm
– 1:30-1:50pm
– 2:00-2:20pm
– 2:30-2:50pm
– 3:00-3:20pm
– 3:30-3:50pm
– 4:00-4:20pm
🔸 3G: The Buddha’s Way of Life
● Introduction to the Three Acts of Goodness – Learn how to Do Good Deeds, Speak Good Words, Think Good Thoughts in daily life by playing the classic game of Tic Tac Toe
● Dharma Wheel (Action Task) – Just like the Buddha turned the Dharma Wheel to spread wisdom, participants will take action by performing small acts of kindness.
● 三好風車 (3G Pinwheel) – Create a pinwheel as a reminder that even a small action can spread positivity, just as a single gust of wind sets the wheel in motion.