Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Indriya-samvara Indriya‐samvara (we use the Thai translation at school which is pronounced insee‐sang‐won) means ‘using the senses wisely,’ or restraint of the senses. The term is often found in Buddhist texts as indriya samvara sila and as such this Wise Habit means self‐control of the senses in order to live a … Read More
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Panyaden International School Teachers and Staff Meditation Retreat, February 2020.
Panyaden International School Teachers and Staff Meditation Retreat, February 2020. Kru Jeab: K2 Busy Ants Homeroom Teacher“The meditation retreat at Wat Pah Yen Boon Forest Monastery, Chiangrai (February 5th-9th, 2020) conducted by Venerable Phra Ajahn Piyasilo (Phra Ajahn Jiew) was a good opportunity for me again to reflect on myself, to practice being mindful and … Read More
Learning Tips: GET MOVING! By Kru Brianne
Being involved in sports and physical activities can be very beneficial to young children. It provides opportunities to develop physical skills, exercise, make new friends, have fun, learn to be a team member, learn about fair play, improve their self-esteem, to name but a few benefits. When signing up for a sport, it’s important to … Read More
Year 7, IMYC Unit 3, RISK
Year 7, IMYC Unit 3, RISK Kru Ying: Year 7 Advisory and Thai Teacher As part of the IMYC Curriculum, Year 7, Unit 3’s learning route is on the subject of Risk. This learning progress involves exposing oneself to Risk, and to consider its impact or forms of danger, harm, uncertainty or opportunity. Therefore, Year … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Sacca
Sacca (pronounced ‘sat‐ja’) is a Pali word meaning “real” or “true.” It means to uphold integrity by speaking and acting according to the truth and to keep one’s word. It is a wise habit of profound importance and yet in daily life it is one of the most difficult for us to consistently practise. In … Read More
Learning Tips: 3 Rules to teach children so they grow up and become well-adjusted adults. By Kru Nin
There are 3 major rules for children, which cover almost all ways of life. As teachers and parents, we have to break the big rules into smaller rules for the children to use each day. They are: Be useful and productive. At home, this could mean things like helping to clean the house, helping to … Read More
School Visit and Dhamma Talk by Phraraja Bajaramanit (Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro)
School Visit and Dhamma Talk by Phraraja Bajaramanit (Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro). Phraraja Bajaramanit (Venerable Ajahn Jayasaro) together with Venerable Phra Ajahn Jiew visited our school on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Phra Ajahn Jayasaro’s dhamma talk on “Relationships”, touched upon loving-kindness, gratitude, patience, and mindfulness. These were the positive virtues that Ajahn Jayasaro stressed we should … Read More
Wai Kru Ceremony at Panyaden International Primary School
Wai Kru Ceremony at Panyaden International Primary School. Student Year 2 Since my parents are teachers, they inspire me with a good teacher’s attitude. So my dream is to become a teacher, that way I can give happiness to children because I want to see them grow up to be a good and happy person. … Read More
Wai Kru Ceremony at Panyaden International Secondary School 2020.
Wai Kru Ceremony at Panyaden Secondary School 2020. Year 9 Student. “Why do we celebrate Wai Kru? We celebrate Wai Kru to give appreciation to our teachers. They give us knowledge, teach us life skills, and work hard for us. Therefore, Wai Kru day is a great opportunity for us to not only give thanks … Read More
Panyaden 12 Wise Habits: Samadhi
The word samadhi originates from the Sanskrit sam‐a‐dha, meaning “to bring together.” It is usually translated as “concentration” or composing of the mind. It is the mind that does not waver, does not scatter itself and is focused on the task at hand despite being disturbed, persuaded or provoked. When we achieve samadhi we attain … Read More
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