Children & Family
Explore Easwaran’s teachings on using your practice of the eight points to inspire the children in your life to live out their high ideals.
Featured Easwaran Article
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What Do Children Need?
Easwaran describes the most important gifts we can give to our children and teenagers – gifts which will improve all our relationships.
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Easwaran's Teachings on Children & Family
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Bringing Our Children Up Wisely
Easwaran describes three stages in the upbringing of children. He explains what we can do to help them grow up to be secure and selfless.
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The Aims of Education
In this audio talk, Easwaran comments on the aims of education according to the ancient Indian tradition: to gain peace of mind, to live in harmony with others, and to live in harmony with our environment.
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The Power of the Mantram
Easwaran explains how he came to use a mantram, overcoming his skepticism and discovering its power. He explains what a mantram is and how to use it.
Featured Easwaran Video
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The Gift of Time
In this 10-minute video, Easwaran gives tips on the best way to entertain children – by slowing down and working with them.
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Featured BMCM Community Story
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Eight-Point Program Parenting
Adam and Emily share how they are using the eight points to find balance, unity, and spiritual growth in their life with a new baby.
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More Stories From the BMCM Community
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The Difference the Mantram Makes
Myron shares how the mantram and meditation have helped him to transform his agitation at a family gathering.
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Coming Home: Rediscovering Easwaran and Passage Meditation
Sara shares how she first learned about Easwaran and passage meditation as a child, and then embraced it herself as a young adult.
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Filling the Wild
With MantramsJamie describes how he uses the mantram as an “outdoor traveling companion,” using it to both connect more deeply with nature, and as a first aid measure in times of difficulty.
Ideas & Inspiration for Sharing the Mantram
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Resources for Using the Mantram With Children
The mantram is one of the most valuable gifts you can give your children – at any age! This page has everything you need to share a mantram practice.
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Featured Passage for Meditation
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Discourse on Good Will
This is an ideal passage to read aloud or memorize with children. It includes the wish that all beings should be “filled with joy and peace.”
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