兒童與青少年觀息對(duì)象是8歲到12歲的小學(xué)生，以及13歲到17歲的中學(xué)生。學(xué)生學(xué)習(xí)觀息法，這是練習(xí)Vipassana禪修靜坐的第一步。
整個(gè)佛法之路，是由佛陀釋迦牟尼在2500 年前發(fā)現(xiàn)并教導(dǎo)的普遍通用的方法，解決普遍的問題，它與任何宗教組織或教派無關(guān)。為此，所有的人，在任何地方，任何時(shí)間都可以自由地練習(xí)。它的做法與任何種族、社團(tuán)、宗教沒有沖突，并被證明對(duì)個(gè)人和全體同樣是有益的。
已經(jīng)開始練習(xí)安那般那（Anapana）觀息法的兒童/青少年將獲得了諸多利益，
他們的專注力增強(qiáng)了，記憶力更加敏銳，理解能力得到了提升，他們也變得更加平靜了?？偠灾?，他們感覺他們已擁有一個(gè)實(shí)用的方法來面對(duì)各種逆境或挑戰(zhàn)了。
有規(guī)律地練習(xí)觀息法有許多益處，包括以下：
1、增進(jìn)專注力與記憶力
2、增進(jìn)心的覺知與敏銳
3、增進(jìn)自信心
4、增進(jìn)工作與讀書的能力
5、增進(jìn)對(duì)其他人的善念 孩童學(xué)習(xí)靜心與專注時(shí)，也能夠發(fā)展覺知，更能夠控制自己的沖動(dòng)。讓孩童學(xué)習(xí)這個(gè)靜坐方法，一輩子都能夠獲益。
During the course everyone is asked to follow a Code of Behaviour and you will learn about how to live a good life by making the mind better, stronger and kinder. These are the first steps of the Vipassana Meditation method that is taught to older people. There is no charge for any of the courses, because they are paid for by donations from people who have already done a course.
These are held around the world at schools, camps etc., and also at Meditation Centres. Children learn the basics of meditation and the half hour practice sessions are combined with discussion, creative activities, story-telling and games in smaller groups. The sample timetable is from 9.30am to 5.00pm but that depends on the place. Lunch and a snack are normally provided. Anyone can come but you need permission from your parents. The teachers are helped by other volunteers who make sure everyone has a good time.
These are mostly held at our meditation centres, which are pretty quiet and peaceful places. The meditation is the same as for a 1-day course, but there is more time to relax, play games, ask questions and practice more seriously.
If you want to come, ask your parents to look at this website or to contactyour local centre.
