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Un prof heureux peut changer le monde
Jak, będąc nauczycielem, osiągnąć harmonię i zgodę ze sobą, by lepiej radzić sobie w pracy na co dzień? Oto podręcznik wdrożenia metody mindfulness, która pozwoli nauczycielom rozwinąć swoje możliwości i jeszcze lepiej zadbać o właściwe samopoczucie dzieci w szkole.
Aby można było poprawić wyniki dzieci, trzeba zacząć od pracy nad rozwojem tych, którzy je uczą. Książka "Szczęśliwi nauczyciele zmieniają świat" pokazuje krok po kroku, jak nauczyciele mogą osiągnąć spokój ducha, który nie tylko przyniesie im szczęście, ale także przełoży się na powodzenie w pracy zawodowej, którego efektem będą zadowolone, mądrzejsze i lepiej rozwijające się dzieci. Thich Nhat Hanh przekłada głoszoną przez siebie technikę mindfulness na język pedagogiki i dowodzi, że da się ją również zastosować w tym świecie. Zaczynając od rozwoju pojedynczych nauczycieli, którego celem jest doprowadzenie do ich szczęścia, musimy zmierzać do wielkiego metacelu w postaci tytułowej "zmiany świata".
Książka napisana przez buddyjskiego mnicha wspólnie z Katherine Weare zachęca nauczycieli do przejęcia inicjatywy i stałego działania na rzecz samorozwoju przy użyciu zaproponowanych technik. To da całym społecznościom znacznie więcej niż drogie systemowe programy edukacyjne, których efekty nie zawsze da się dostrzec wokół nas. Książka przynosi nie tylko ogólne zasady, które nauczyciele powinni wdrożyć w swoim życiu, ale także użyteczne porady i instrukcje edukatorów, którzy już to zrobili i swoim doświadczeniem chcą się podzielić z kolegami po fachu. To pozycja obowiązkowa dla wszystkich nauczycieli, którym leży na sercu zarówno własny rozwój osobisty, jak i dobro ich szkolnych podopiecznych.
Aby można było poprawić wyniki dzieci, trzeba zacząć od pracy nad rozwojem tych, którzy je uczą. Książka "Szczęśliwi nauczyciele zmieniają świat" pokazuje krok po kroku, jak nauczyciele mogą osiągnąć spokój ducha, który nie tylko przyniesie im szczęście, ale także przełoży się na powodzenie w pracy zawodowej, którego efektem będą zadowolone, mądrzejsze i lepiej rozwijające się dzieci. Thich Nhat Hanh przekłada głoszoną przez siebie technikę mindfulness na język pedagogiki i dowodzi, że da się ją również zastosować w tym świecie. Zaczynając od rozwoju pojedynczych nauczycieli, którego celem jest doprowadzenie do ich szczęścia, musimy zmierzać do wielkiego metacelu w postaci tytułowej "zmiany świata".
Książka napisana przez buddyjskiego mnicha wspólnie z Katherine Weare zachęca nauczycieli do przejęcia inicjatywy i stałego działania na rzecz samorozwoju przy użyciu zaproponowanych technik. To da całym społecznościom znacznie więcej niż drogie systemowe programy edukacyjne, których efekty nie zawsze da się dostrzec wokół nas. Książka przynosi nie tylko ogólne zasady, które nauczyciele powinni wdrożyć w swoim życiu, ale także użyteczne porady i instrukcje edukatorów, którzy już to zrobili i swoim doświadczeniem chcą się podzielić z kolegami po fachu. To pozycja obowiązkowa dla wszystkich nauczycieli, którym leży na sercu zarówno własny rozwój osobisty, jak i dobro ich szkolnych podopiecznych.
655 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2018
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About the author
Thich Nhat Hanh
971 books12.8k followersThích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist who then lived in southwest France where he was in exile for many years. Born Nguyễn Xuân Bảo, Thích Nhất Hạnh joined a Zen (Vietnamese: Thiền) monastery at the age of 16, and studied Buddhism as a novitiate. Upon his ordination as a monk in 1949, he assumed the Dharma name Thích Nhất Hạnh. Thích is an honorary family name used by all Vietnamese monks and nuns, meaning that they are part of the Shakya (Shakyamuni Buddha) clan. He was often considered the most influential living figure in the lineage of Lâm Tế (Vietnamese Rinzai) Thiền, and perhaps also in Zen Buddhism as a whole.
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November 29, 2017
The author has practiced mindfulness since the 1980s and is world renown. I liked this book, but I liked the set-up of a similar book Teaching Kids to Thrive better because it offered more specific strategies and activities. This is more of an overview of mindfulness and how it has been used for the past 30+ years. There are activities, but not as many as the other book offers. This feels more like a lecture (not a boring or bad one) than a workshop, but the author's Wake Up Schools program is something we should all explore.
Some takeaways
• mindfulness is a path, not a tool
• we need to cultivate happiness to alleviate suffering
• it's all about neuroscience and the impact on the brain
• just breath! Yep, learning to take 1- 2 minutes to focus on breathing really does work
• we need to take care of our emotions
• we need to develop deep listening (not listening so we can then be heard)
• we need to build a community
• we need to recognize this is part of our everyday lives (stop thinking there isn't enough time for it) and not just something we do for school
• we need to relate this to student behavior
• there are many connections to academics/subject areas - arts, physical education, science,
Specific topics offered
• learning how to relax
• learning how to be truly present and mindful
• learning how to concentrate
• learning how to cultivate compassion
• learning how to practice loving speech and deep listening
It's really all about promoting an atmosphere of concentration and social emotional learning for our students. But guess what? The author clearly and repeatedly states we must support teachers' mindfulness and well-being. We must begin with ourselves, focus on ourselves first, so we can then help others. What?! Focusing on ourselves first when we are always putting others ahead of us in the educational world. What a novel idea!
Some takeaways
• mindfulness is a path, not a tool
• we need to cultivate happiness to alleviate suffering
• it's all about neuroscience and the impact on the brain
• just breath! Yep, learning to take 1- 2 minutes to focus on breathing really does work
• we need to take care of our emotions
• we need to develop deep listening (not listening so we can then be heard)
• we need to build a community
• we need to recognize this is part of our everyday lives (stop thinking there isn't enough time for it) and not just something we do for school
• we need to relate this to student behavior
• there are many connections to academics/subject areas - arts, physical education, science,
Specific topics offered
• learning how to relax
• learning how to be truly present and mindful
• learning how to concentrate
• learning how to cultivate compassion
• learning how to practice loving speech and deep listening
It's really all about promoting an atmosphere of concentration and social emotional learning for our students. But guess what? The author clearly and repeatedly states we must support teachers' mindfulness and well-being. We must begin with ourselves, focus on ourselves first, so we can then help others. What?! Focusing on ourselves first when we are always putting others ahead of us in the educational world. What a novel idea!
July 8, 2017
I'm sure this book could be great for other teachers. This book is not for the kinds of students I teach, so that coloured my reading of it. Working with students with trauma, you could not sit in a circle and discuss their suffering. It wouldn't work.
(Disclaimer: I didn't finish the book either - it's holidays and there are too many other amazing books to read).
(Disclaimer: I didn't finish the book either - it's holidays and there are too many other amazing books to read).
October 4, 2019
Thich Nhat Hanh offered a very detailed guide on how to practice mindfulness and specific activities one can follow. The organization of the book is also logical as it begins with individual practice and gradually expands to classroom and community practice.
The book was indeed gleam of sunshine during my stressful teaching day, a gentle reminder that teachers need to take care of her inner peace alongside with fulfilling teaching duties
The book was indeed gleam of sunshine during my stressful teaching day, a gentle reminder that teachers need to take care of her inner peace alongside with fulfilling teaching duties
July 21, 2018
This book was brought to our staff's attention by a colleague, and our administration purchased several copies for our staff to read together. This past year was my worst year in teaching, and it was difficult for me to stay positive given the high needs in my class, in addition to some tragedy that our school as a whole experienced. It was very hard for all of us, so this book seemed to be presented at the most opportune time. I was very open to the "teachings" in this book, and now that I am finished reading it, I let myself consider over several days the things I liked and those I did not.
I really liked the reflections from teachers all over the world on how they incorporated mindfulness into their practice. I also liked the lessons on mindfulness, from the breathing to mindful walking. These ideas are good, and ones that I will try to incorporate into my classroom. The overall message is that we must first be mindful ourselves, before we can help others.
I didn't like the repetitive nature of the book. I felt as though he could have introduced mindful breathing, walking, listening, sitting etc... as one, rather than having a chapter for each. It seemed like they were trying to fill the pages of the book, so just kept reiterating the same things over and over.
Despite the repetitive nature, it is worth the read to pick up on some valuable ideas on how to incorporate mindfulness not only in your personal life, but that of your classroom and school community as well.
I really liked the reflections from teachers all over the world on how they incorporated mindfulness into their practice. I also liked the lessons on mindfulness, from the breathing to mindful walking. These ideas are good, and ones that I will try to incorporate into my classroom. The overall message is that we must first be mindful ourselves, before we can help others.
I didn't like the repetitive nature of the book. I felt as though he could have introduced mindful breathing, walking, listening, sitting etc... as one, rather than having a chapter for each. It seemed like they were trying to fill the pages of the book, so just kept reiterating the same things over and over.
Despite the repetitive nature, it is worth the read to pick up on some valuable ideas on how to incorporate mindfulness not only in your personal life, but that of your classroom and school community as well.
July 29, 2018
Gleened a little out of this, but was hoping for something a little more basic for those with less experience with the practice of mindfulness. A lot of the book seemed to be trying to sell me on the idea of mindfulness, but since I was reading the book I didn't really need that. I found the Mindfulness Gamea Activity Cards far more helpful for the way to integrate mindfulness into my classroom. This did help with learning more in regards to the concept of mindfulness.
May 22, 2019
As a teacher, the explanations and step by step processes of mindfulness practices in the classroom (with rationale tied to student learning and well-being!) were all great resources! I’ve already implemented some of the practices and they’ve helped to ground students and prepare themselves for their next task. I highly recommend this book to teachers/leaders looking to build mindfulness habits in their classroom/school!
April 8, 2024
Applying the core concepts of Buddhism to education is a worthwhile effort; be sure to also check out Thich Nhat Hanh excellent introduction to Buddhism: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation and Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life.
November 14, 2023
to be honest i don’t know how realistic this in my classroom but it certainly reminded me that i need to care for myself first and foremost. will definitely be implementing these strategies at home and maybe one day in the classroom
October 17, 2020
I’ve never read such bullsh*t before. Don’t recommend it at all. Waste of time and money.
March 13, 2023
3.5/5 stars
August 17, 2025
3.5 stars. Important and practical. Want to incorporate more mindfulness practices in my classrooms.
February 19, 2022
I have attended many mindfulness PDs (it's all the rage in elementary!) over the last few years and the focus is always on students. What I like most about this book is that the authors address the daily stresses and abuses put on teachers. They suggest how to meet them with mindfulness. It gives many scenarios (difficult parents, difficult admin, abusive students, stress from keeping up with curriculum pacing, compassion fatigue, helplessness when trying to help students who are suffering due to circumstances outside of their control, co-workers, etc).
It acknowledges most people become teachers to help others. Thus, teachers must heal themselves before moving forwards to help students. Then, it offers many ways to incorporate mindfulness in the classroom.
In the west, there is a lot of talk about using mindfulness as a way to be more productive, curb behavior, or some other outcome (often a monetized outcome). This book addresses that too. It emphasizes how mindfulness is a way and should not be a path towards an outcome. Once you are looking for an outcome, you cease being mindful.
It acknowledges most people become teachers to help others. Thus, teachers must heal themselves before moving forwards to help students. Then, it offers many ways to incorporate mindfulness in the classroom.
In the west, there is a lot of talk about using mindfulness as a way to be more productive, curb behavior, or some other outcome (often a monetized outcome). This book addresses that too. It emphasizes how mindfulness is a way and should not be a path towards an outcome. Once you are looking for an outcome, you cease being mindful.
August 25, 2017
There were aspects of this book I really liked but others I really didn't. The better parts included ideas for caring for students' whole self (including emotional well-being and body/health). There's value in slowing down and responding to our present environment. I especially appreciated the sections on having compassion and love for our students and working through difficult problems with them. On the flip side, the book was a little too spiritual for me, and it also got a bit corny and repetitive.
March 19, 2019
Đây là sách mà mình cho điểm thấp nhất của thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh.
Nội dung sách phù hợp với thầy cô hoặc những người chưa biết gì về Mindfulness, chứ nếu đã có thực hành một thời gian rồi thì sách không mang lại quá nhiều giá trị.
À, một điểm cộng cho sách là nhiều câu chuyện của các giáo viên trên khắp thế giới đã ứng dụng chánh niệm trong dạy học thế nào. Những câu chuyện đó cũng là ví dụ khá tốt để ứng dụng và suy ngẫm.
Nội dung sách phù hợp với thầy cô hoặc những người chưa biết gì về Mindfulness, chứ nếu đã có thực hành một thời gian rồi thì sách không mang lại quá nhiều giá trị.
À, một điểm cộng cho sách là nhiều câu chuyện của các giáo viên trên khắp thế giới đã ứng dụng chánh niệm trong dạy học thế nào. Những câu chuyện đó cũng là ví dụ khá tốt để ứng dụng và suy ngẫm.
December 26, 2018
Was worth a read. I don't have an opinion. Had pros and cons. I'm glad I read it.
June 17, 2024
📖 mindfulness begins with ourselves, breathing, connection, authentic communication, mindful eating, listening deeply, cultivating mindfulness in ourselves, cultivating mindfulness in our students and classrooms, cultivating mindfulness in school communities, core practices to be used in the classroom. “The way out is in”
✍🏼 “The most wonderful gift you can give a child is presence and connection, make them feel seen, trusted and accepted.”
“Mindfulness has a clear impact on academic achievement.”
“We now know that the structure and function of the brain is by no means fixed in childhood, and brains remain neuroplastic- that is, changeable- throughout our lives.”
“Brain imaging/ MRI studies are suggesting that mindfulness meditation reliably and profoundly alters the structure and function of the brain to improve the quality of both thought and feeling.”
“Time spent helping ourselves and our students to relate more effectively to our emotions is not a distraction from what some would see is the "core business" of teaching and learning; it is in fact the vital foundation. Stress, anger, anxiety, and other difficult mental states block effective thinking, teaching, and learning.
Positive mind states such as calm, joy, engagement, "flow," and feeling safe enable our minds and bodies to operate at an optimal level, in our work and in our learning, and enable us to "be the best we can be."”
“Compassion means literally, “to suffer with or together.”
Mindful listening when listening in difficult situations - “bring your attention back to your mindful breathing, letting go of your reaction, and keep compassion alive within you, you are protected. Breathing in and out, you remind yourself that you are listening to the other person with only one purpose: to help him empty his heart and suffer less. Even if he says things that are wrong you do not interrupt and correct him because you would transform the session into a debate… after a few days you may offer him or her some information to help them correct their perceptions… now is the time for listening.”
“Our mission as teachers is not just to transmit knowledge, but to form human beings, to construct a worthy, beautiful human race, in order to take care of our precious planet.”
“With patience we see that we can change the world - one student at a time.”
“The transformation begins to affect even the families of our students and our colleagues, and the ripples spread far and wide. But we always remember, the principle is this: the way out is IN.”
💡🧠
Instead of a whisper bell, make it a “mindfulness bell”. Encourage students to stop when they hear the bell and analyze their actions. Take a deep breath and find self control.
Page 77- “Keep an eye out for the students who really love the practice and invite them to teach.”
Students could be “Jedi masters” and teach “the force” through mindfulness activities.
Page 244- beginning of the year activity- Built 3D rainbow together. “ we talked about how each color was linked to a feeling and the importance of each feeling. We discussed how all these colors have come together to shine like a rainbow in the same way all our feelings need to come together inside each one of us.” -placed rainbow in corner of the room “a place we could recognize and welcome our emotions or simply a space for ourselves.”
✍🏼 “The most wonderful gift you can give a child is presence and connection, make them feel seen, trusted and accepted.”
“Mindfulness has a clear impact on academic achievement.”
“We now know that the structure and function of the brain is by no means fixed in childhood, and brains remain neuroplastic- that is, changeable- throughout our lives.”
“Brain imaging/ MRI studies are suggesting that mindfulness meditation reliably and profoundly alters the structure and function of the brain to improve the quality of both thought and feeling.”
“Time spent helping ourselves and our students to relate more effectively to our emotions is not a distraction from what some would see is the "core business" of teaching and learning; it is in fact the vital foundation. Stress, anger, anxiety, and other difficult mental states block effective thinking, teaching, and learning.
Positive mind states such as calm, joy, engagement, "flow," and feeling safe enable our minds and bodies to operate at an optimal level, in our work and in our learning, and enable us to "be the best we can be."”
“Compassion means literally, “to suffer with or together.”
Mindful listening when listening in difficult situations - “bring your attention back to your mindful breathing, letting go of your reaction, and keep compassion alive within you, you are protected. Breathing in and out, you remind yourself that you are listening to the other person with only one purpose: to help him empty his heart and suffer less. Even if he says things that are wrong you do not interrupt and correct him because you would transform the session into a debate… after a few days you may offer him or her some information to help them correct their perceptions… now is the time for listening.”
“Our mission as teachers is not just to transmit knowledge, but to form human beings, to construct a worthy, beautiful human race, in order to take care of our precious planet.”
“With patience we see that we can change the world - one student at a time.”
“The transformation begins to affect even the families of our students and our colleagues, and the ripples spread far and wide. But we always remember, the principle is this: the way out is IN.”
💡🧠
Instead of a whisper bell, make it a “mindfulness bell”. Encourage students to stop when they hear the bell and analyze their actions. Take a deep breath and find self control.
Page 77- “Keep an eye out for the students who really love the practice and invite them to teach.”
Students could be “Jedi masters” and teach “the force” through mindfulness activities.
Page 244- beginning of the year activity- Built 3D rainbow together. “ we talked about how each color was linked to a feeling and the importance of each feeling. We discussed how all these colors have come together to shine like a rainbow in the same way all our feelings need to come together inside each one of us.” -placed rainbow in corner of the room “a place we could recognize and welcome our emotions or simply a space for ourselves.”
February 7, 2020
1. Tập trung vào hơi thở: tôi đã biết cách tập trung vào hơi thở của mình, vận dụng mọi lúc mọi nơi để giúp mình sống thật sâu với giây phút hiện tại.
2. Thỉnh chuông: không phải "đánh chuông" hay "gõ chuông". Tôi đã cảm nhận được sự bình an của giây phút hiện tại. Tôi thấy mình đang nhẹ nhàng bước đi trong một chiều thu êm ả, trong tiếng chuông chùa xa xa vọng lại. Tôi không vội vã, thật bình an. Thỉnh thoảng vài chiếc lá vàng bay xuống theo làn gió nhẹ. Tôi thấy mình như cô gái mơ, trẻ trung, thướt tha, chỉ mình Tôi với đất trời tươi đẹp.
=> Tôi thấy lồng ngực mình thật mát, như có 1 luồng khí mát đi vào tim (đây là lần đầu tiên tôi cảm nhận được điều này)
Cuốn sách đã giúp tôi thiền một cách thật dễ dàng.
3. Thiền ngồi, thiền đứng, thiền nằm...bất kỳ khoảnh khắc nào ta cũng có thể thiền. Bất kỳ khi nào đầu óc ta lang thang, chỉ cần hít vào thở ra sâu 3 lần là ta đã quay về với giây phút hiện tại.
4. Thiền ăn: giúp ta thưởng thức món ăn tuyệt vời từ thiên nhiên và người lao động. Ta học được cách biết ơn và trân quý vũ trụ, người lao động. Giúp ta hiểu rõ từng hương vị, từng màu sắc, từng xúc cảm trong ta khi ta ăn...Sống sâu, sống chậm.
5. Thiền sỏi: giúp ta rèn luyện 4 phẩm chất cốt lõi tạo nên Hạnh phúc: TƯƠI MÁT (BÔNG HOA)- VỮNG VÀNG (NÚI) - TĨNH LẶNG (NƯỚC TĨNH)- TỰ DO (KHÔNG GIAN).
TƯƠI MÁT NHƯ HOA
VỮNG VÀNG NHƯ NÚI
TĨNH LẶNG NHƯ NƯỚC HỒ
TỰ DO NHƯ KHÔNG GIAN
Trước đây Tôi cảm thấy thiền là một điều rất khó khăn, vì đầu tôi cứ lang thang nơi khác. Nhưng khi đọc cuốn sách này, ngay từ chương về hơi thở, tôi đã cảm thấy chưa bao giờ thiền lại dễ dàng như vậy và càng đọc tôi càng bị cuốn hút bởi những lợi ích mà thiền mang lại. Vậy là giờ đây tôi có thể thiền mọi lúc, mọi nơi mà tôi muốn, bất kỳ khi nào tôi thấy mình mất tập trung, tôi chỉ cần hít thở 3 lần là tôi sẽ quay trở về với giây phút hiện tạị.
Nhờ cuốn sách này, tôi biết cách để tận hưởng từng giây phút với con tôi, với khoảnh khắc hiện tại, đồng thời tôi cũng biết cách để hướng dẫn con sống sâu với từng giây phút hiện hữu: cảm nhận những cảm xúc bản thân, thưởng thức bữa ăn đúng nghĩa. Giờ đây tôi hiểu sống sâu, sống chậm là như thế nào. Đó là cái tôi đi tìm bấy lâu nay, giờ bắt gặp được, như một món quà quý vào ngày lạnh giá.
2. Thỉnh chuông: không phải "đánh chuông" hay "gõ chuông". Tôi đã cảm nhận được sự bình an của giây phút hiện tại. Tôi thấy mình đang nhẹ nhàng bước đi trong một chiều thu êm ả, trong tiếng chuông chùa xa xa vọng lại. Tôi không vội vã, thật bình an. Thỉnh thoảng vài chiếc lá vàng bay xuống theo làn gió nhẹ. Tôi thấy mình như cô gái mơ, trẻ trung, thướt tha, chỉ mình Tôi với đất trời tươi đẹp.
=> Tôi thấy lồng ngực mình thật mát, như có 1 luồng khí mát đi vào tim (đây là lần đầu tiên tôi cảm nhận được điều này)
Cuốn sách đã giúp tôi thiền một cách thật dễ dàng.
3. Thiền ngồi, thiền đứng, thiền nằm...bất kỳ khoảnh khắc nào ta cũng có thể thiền. Bất kỳ khi nào đầu óc ta lang thang, chỉ cần hít vào thở ra sâu 3 lần là ta đã quay về với giây phút hiện tại.
4. Thiền ăn: giúp ta thưởng thức món ăn tuyệt vời từ thiên nhiên và người lao động. Ta học được cách biết ơn và trân quý vũ trụ, người lao động. Giúp ta hiểu rõ từng hương vị, từng màu sắc, từng xúc cảm trong ta khi ta ăn...Sống sâu, sống chậm.
5. Thiền sỏi: giúp ta rèn luyện 4 phẩm chất cốt lõi tạo nên Hạnh phúc: TƯƠI MÁT (BÔNG HOA)- VỮNG VÀNG (NÚI) - TĨNH LẶNG (NƯỚC TĨNH)- TỰ DO (KHÔNG GIAN).
TƯƠI MÁT NHƯ HOA
VỮNG VÀNG NHƯ NÚI
TĨNH LẶNG NHƯ NƯỚC HỒ
TỰ DO NHƯ KHÔNG GIAN
Trước đây Tôi cảm thấy thiền là một điều rất khó khăn, vì đầu tôi cứ lang thang nơi khác. Nhưng khi đọc cuốn sách này, ngay từ chương về hơi thở, tôi đã cảm thấy chưa bao giờ thiền lại dễ dàng như vậy và càng đọc tôi càng bị cuốn hút bởi những lợi ích mà thiền mang lại. Vậy là giờ đây tôi có thể thiền mọi lúc, mọi nơi mà tôi muốn, bất kỳ khi nào tôi thấy mình mất tập trung, tôi chỉ cần hít thở 3 lần là tôi sẽ quay trở về với giây phút hiện tạị.
Nhờ cuốn sách này, tôi biết cách để tận hưởng từng giây phút với con tôi, với khoảnh khắc hiện tại, đồng thời tôi cũng biết cách để hướng dẫn con sống sâu với từng giây phút hiện hữu: cảm nhận những cảm xúc bản thân, thưởng thức bữa ăn đúng nghĩa. Giờ đây tôi hiểu sống sâu, sống chậm là như thế nào. Đó là cái tôi đi tìm bấy lâu nay, giờ bắt gặp được, như một món quà quý vào ngày lạnh giá.
April 25, 2024
Este libro es una gama de aplicaciones prácticas sobre el mindfulness en la escuela.
Es un texto que destaca el trabajo de su autor Thich Nhat Hanh en las escuelas Plum Village en las que el maestro de maestros junto a otros docentes ha ido aplicando estrategias de conciencia plena en las aulas. El texto fundamenta la relevancia de esta práctica hoy en día sobre todo ligado con el tema de las emociones y el autoconocimiento, por medio de numerosos testimonios y ejemplos concretos de las diversas estrategias.
Fue una lectura que comencé muy interesada por su temática y el entusiasmo de aplicarlo en el aula, pero me pareció reiterativo y excesiva la explicación y los ejemplos de profesores que aplicaban los ejercicios. Sentía que había tanta necesidad de dar validez a esta nueva herramienta en el aula que se perdió su impacto en el camino. Yo me quedo con las técnicas que pudieron presentarse en 30 páginas y la idea de ser felices, estar en calma, autoconocimiento, escuchar y estar para uno mismo y así poder estar para esos pequeños otros, nuestros alumnos y alumnas.
Es un texto que destaca el trabajo de su autor Thich Nhat Hanh en las escuelas Plum Village en las que el maestro de maestros junto a otros docentes ha ido aplicando estrategias de conciencia plena en las aulas. El texto fundamenta la relevancia de esta práctica hoy en día sobre todo ligado con el tema de las emociones y el autoconocimiento, por medio de numerosos testimonios y ejemplos concretos de las diversas estrategias.
Fue una lectura que comencé muy interesada por su temática y el entusiasmo de aplicarlo en el aula, pero me pareció reiterativo y excesiva la explicación y los ejemplos de profesores que aplicaban los ejercicios. Sentía que había tanta necesidad de dar validez a esta nueva herramienta en el aula que se perdió su impacto en el camino. Yo me quedo con las técnicas que pudieron presentarse en 30 páginas y la idea de ser felices, estar en calma, autoconocimiento, escuchar y estar para uno mismo y así poder estar para esos pequeños otros, nuestros alumnos y alumnas.
October 6, 2021
Quyển sách trình bày đầy đủ các hướng dẫn thiện tập một cách chi tiết, kể cả các câu hỏi quán niệm lại. Cùng với kinh nghiệm của các thầy cô giáo thực tập chánh niệm theo truyền thống làng Mai mở ra cho độc giả nhiều phương pháp và sáng tạo hơn trong việc mang chánh niệm vào trường học sao cho phù hợp với từng đối tượng khác nhau.
Quyển 2 chủ yếu chia sẻ thêm về quá trình, những khó khăn khi từng bước giới thiệu chánh niệm trong môi trường học đường, đối tượng được mở rộng ra hơn không còn là học sinh nữa mà là đồng nghiệp, phụ huynh. Nửa cuối quyển sách là phần phụ lục về các phương pháp thiền tập, tri ân các nhà giáo đã đóng góp hình thành nên quyển sách này. Đặc biệt, phụ lục D mang đến nhiều thông tin hữu ích về các diễn đạt, website nơi bạn đọc có thể tìm hiểu và đăng ký để thiền tập cùng tăng thân online.
Quyển 2 chủ yếu chia sẻ thêm về quá trình, những khó khăn khi từng bước giới thiệu chánh niệm trong môi trường học đường, đối tượng được mở rộng ra hơn không còn là học sinh nữa mà là đồng nghiệp, phụ huynh. Nửa cuối quyển sách là phần phụ lục về các phương pháp thiền tập, tri ân các nhà giáo đã đóng góp hình thành nên quyển sách này. Đặc biệt, phụ lục D mang đến nhiều thông tin hữu ích về các diễn đạt, website nơi bạn đọc có thể tìm hiểu và đăng ký để thiền tập cùng tăng thân online.
June 7, 2023
This was a very mind-opening book that definitely had a positive impact on my teaching. I first picked it up as a valuable source of research for my Master's thesis on Mental Health Literacy but have since planned to use it in my daily life as well. Approaching the book with that open mind is crucial. Some content in the book could easily be dismissed as far-fetched or too "hippie" if one does not do this. I'm not saying I'm a 100% advocate for every item in this book, but there was definitely plenty of helpful content both as a teacher and as an individual trying to lead a compassionate life. It does read like a textbook at times, and it took me several months to finish it. Overall, though, I really appreciated the teachings and plan to return to this text next year for resources to build classroom rapport in the new school year.
September 10, 2020
Một quyển sách hữu ích, một phương pháp khác mang lại niềm vui, sự an lạc k chỉ với giáo viê mà cả học sinh. Tuy nhiên Việc thực hiện cũng k dễ vì cần sự đồng lòng, khả năng thuyết phục.. có lẽ trước hết nên thử áp dụng với chính mình trong 1 năm.. đủ để cảm thụ hết những ưu điểm để từ đó với trải nghiệm, sức mạnh của lòng tin, sự bình tĩnh an lạc .. lúc đó mới có thể truyền thụ lại được cho người khác.
Một số trích dẫn mình thích :
- Đi như một chú cáo, thích hợp để diễn giải với trẻ em :”Con cáo có bàn chân lông mềm mại. Khi đi, bàn chân lông mềm mại hôn lên mặt đất. Mỗi bước chân làm nở ra một đoá hoa. Chúng ta cũng có thể đi như con cáo, bình an trong mỗi bước chân của mình”. P165
- Trên con đường xinh đẹp này, tôi đi trong bình an. Mỗi bước chân tôi làm nở ra một đoá hoa.”
Một số trích dẫn mình thích :
- Đi như một chú cáo, thích hợp để diễn giải với trẻ em :”Con cáo có bàn chân lông mềm mại. Khi đi, bàn chân lông mềm mại hôn lên mặt đất. Mỗi bước chân làm nở ra một đoá hoa. Chúng ta cũng có thể đi như con cáo, bình an trong mỗi bước chân của mình”. P165
- Trên con đường xinh đẹp này, tôi đi trong bình an. Mỗi bước chân tôi làm nở ra một đoá hoa.”
January 31, 2024
This was the first audio and paperback collaboration I’ve done. It was free on audible and got the book from an old teacher friend. I really enjoyed what I got out of this book, and even used it today in my classroom. A lot of the activities were geared towards younger kids I thought, but they gave plenty of alternatives and adjustments to your grade level. They got data from all over the world and from all ages. I found myself thinking of past educators I’ve worked with and learned from because I’ve seen them do these activities. A refreshing read as we move into getting ready for STAAR!
July 12, 2019
As someone who's wanting to incorporate mindfulness into my classroom, this book is extremely helpful. It has lessons you can use with your students, and a lot of practical advice from other educators who have worked to teach their own students about the practice. I like the step-by-step instructions included with the plans, and the list of resources at the back. I'm definitely going to be referring back throughout the upcoming school year!
March 13, 2021
I like books about meditation that talk about experience and cases that happen to people. I do “integrated” many of these teachings and find many times that I already do them one way or another. Part of me could do these actions in a more consistent and discipline way. I would even concede that it would bring me more happiness and joyfulness. Part of me. The other part feels that “more happiness” and “joyfulness” and “peace” is not necessarily better.
August 18, 2018
This guide has a great mix of practical, easy to use instructional guides mixed with Thay's lyrical prose and teachings. It is all based on the Plum Village model and emphasizes the point that any leader of mindfulness must first and foremost be a practitioner, a fact often lost in many of the models of SEL and mindfulness we see implemented in western schools.
December 7, 2018
It is hard to read a text book in your spare time even as much as I love Thich Nhat Hanh. But there are instructions for educators to start incorporating mindfulness in themselves and ultimately take some of these practices into their classrooms. Lots of simple practices and good reminders for life and finding peace within. Fun to practice with book club.
August 26, 2020
This is not the book for teachers looking for practical advice or for those without a background in Buddhism. There is the constant assumption of background knowledge that I did not have. It was also a more philosophical text focused on pondering big topics like the meaning of suffering and happiness than providing any details on application.
November 8, 2022
This is more of a dip-in-for-a-bit-and-put-it-down than a straight read through. As I manage my beginner's meditation practice this was a useful tool with some good exercises.
I found it repetitive but useful, and the reminder to attend to my own mindfulness while in the classroom was what I was looking for. I like having this on my bedside table to read in small snippets.
I found it repetitive but useful, and the reminder to attend to my own mindfulness while in the classroom was what I was looking for. I like having this on my bedside table to read in small snippets.
June 7, 2017
I am particularly moved by the breadth of teacher contributions to the book. It gives a deep sense of how practical and relevant these teachings are, and how profoundly they can transform both teacher and student.
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