Sunday, April 6, 1-2:30 pm
In person at IMC
Offered by: Lauren Silver
Much like Dharma stories, books written for children often convey important truths with a clarity and simplicity that speaks straight to the heart. And though most aren’t meant as Buddhist instruction, they often contain rich teachings about qualities such as mindfulness and compassion that resonate not just for children but for adults as well. Join us for a joyful afternoon as we introduce a number of wonderful children’s books and explore the Dharma wisdom and inspiration that can be found within them.
Lauren Silver has a PhD in developmental psychology and has been an educator for more than 20 years. She serves as a juror of children’s and young adult literature for the California Book Awards, reviewing more than 100 new books annually. Lauren has practiced the Dharma since 2004; she and her daughter participated in family programs at IMC and Spirit Rock for many years. She completed the Sati Center’s chaplaincy training in 2020 and has mentored students in IMC’s Eightfold Path and Online Introduction to Meditation courses. Currently, Lauren co-teaches the Mindful Parents program at IMC and is in the Dharma Leader Training Program with Gil Fronsdal and Ines Freedman.