Hinderwell Children In Touch With Spirituality

April 20, 2010

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Staithes and Hinderwell Today

http://www.staithesandhinderwelltoday.co.uk/localnews/HInderwell-children-in-touch-with.6239447.jp

Children from Hinderwell got in touch with their spirituality when they tried out meditation during a visit to a Buddhist centre.

The whole of Oakridge School, who are learning about Buddhism as their world religion topic this year, went to the Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Darlington recently.

They were taken on a tour of the place of worship by a monk who explained to the children what Buddhism is about and what daily life is like as a Buddhist.

Headteacher Christina Zanelli said the monk showed the children how to meditate and the room became very peaceful indeed. He also explained what his robes meant, let the children try them on and gave them offerings of water to the shrine.