Buddhism and schools

Explore Buddhism

The Buddhist Centre’s acclaimed education service is run by the Clear Vision Trust, housed in the same building

Group visits

School and community groups of all ages are welcome on guided visits, which include a tour of the ground floor and shrine room, discussion, questions and answers, and an optional meditative stilling exercise.

All details may be found on the school visits page of the Clear Vision website.

“Thank you for the professional and friendly way in which you shared with our pupils the Buddhist vision of life, in what was an engaging, welcoming and reassuring environment … They were clearly impressed and … enriched.” Teacher, GCSE

Teaching materials for Buddhism in schools

Clear Vision makes award-winning audio-visual materials for Buddhism in your classroom. See also their FAQ pages, Ask A Buddhist!

Training and Relaxation Days for Teachers

Clear Vision offers popular teacher training on Buddhism tailored to your syllabus requirements. We also offer Relaxation and Awareness Days: bring all the staff of your school or department for a relaxing and informative day in the beautiful surroundings of the Manchester Buddhist Centre, with lunch at Earth Cafe.

All details may be found in the section for teachers on the Clear Vision website.

Enquiries

education@clear-vision.org
0161 839 9579

A Buddhist visitor in your school?

The Pathways Project gives students the chance to meet a real live Buddhist in their school. We offer Buddhist drama and storytelling workshops and also assemblies for primary to AS/A2 level. We bring the RE syllabus to life, exploring Buddhist perspectives on citizenship, community cohesion, identity, and PHSE themes.

Costs: £50 per hour, or £240 for the whole day (including expenses)