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Chanda (pronounced Chan-ta ฉันทะ) this is an important principle in the education of children or in the raising of children by parents. We should not be overly obsessed with results, but instead look for quality of action in the present moment. It is natural that as parents or teachers things will not always work out … Read More

Panyaden International School, A BLUEPRINT FOR A TRULY GREEN SCHOOL IN CHIANG MAI THAILAND Dr. Markus RoseliebCo-Founder of Panyaden International SchoolPrincipal of Chiangmai Life Architects and Chiangmai Life Construction Building a school that is green and sustainable in its architecture as well as curriculum takes more effort, requires more planning and more investment as there … Read More

MATTANUTA (Knowing the right amount) Mattanuta (pronounced ma-tan-yoo-ta) means‘knowing the right amount.’ When practised, it helps us achieve a healthy balance in life. It is the quality of understanding that, whatever goals we set ourselves, there is an optimum amount of material and non-material things that we need. It is the ability to assess what is enough, … Read More

AVIHIMSA (Not harming)August 24 – September 7, 2020 Avihimsa is a Pali word which means not causing harm. To practise ‘Avihimsa’ is not to say or do anything that creates suffering for oneself or for others and also not to say or do anything that creates or encourages the cause of suffering in oneself or … Read More

There are typically two kinds of problems our children encounter: Small problems – conflicts that cause feelings of annoyance, embarrassment, anger, or boredom. Big problems – those that need to be taken to an adult, such as situations that are scary, dangerous, or illegal. When children come to you with a small problem, try to … Read More

It is amazing to see that the end of the school year arrived so quickly. We want to thank you all for the support and patience shown these past 10 months. We had successes and some challenges, yet despite all, we continued the work that has to be done to ensure the safety and educational … Read More

LEARNING TIPS: EMBRACE YOUR KIDS AND TEACH THEM HOW TO THINK BY KRU THOEY Educating is not an easy task, especially when it comes to teaching how to think. We often praise children who obey their parents as ‘good children’. However, obeying is not always learning. On the contrary, the result of always following directions … Read More

Yoniso Manasikara (pronounced yo-nee-so mana-see-kan in Thai) means to apply the mind skilfully, or wise reflection. It is thinking in terms of causal relations, such as the consequences of thoughts and actions, or by way of problem-solving, in order to help us to see things as they really are, leading to wiser decisions. Ultimately, it … Read More

Has your child told you more than once that they are bored at home during self-isolation? Take this time to foster some art therapy within your home and allow your child to have some free-flow creative time. Try gathering a range of materials that you can find around the house to make some interesting textures … Read More