Meditation for Children and Adolescents

Ānāpāna is the observation of natural breathing. Anyone can learn Ānāpāna and use it to train their concentration and mindfulness.

The daily schedule for children's and youth courses offers a balanced mix of meditation, creative activities and free time.

The 5 rules of conduct are good intentions that promote harmonious coexistence and help you to stay peaceful and balanced inside.

Children and young people aged 8-18 can participate. There are courses for boys, for girls, and mixed courses.

The information page for parents explains how the courses work and what children and young people learn there.

The following films offer an insight into Anapana meditation courses for children and young people. They show how young participants experience mindfulness.

Discover the special atmosphere of the children's and youth courses, which combine games and moments of tranquillity.

Here you can find the Ānāpāna Post for children, a colourful newsletter filled with stories, pictures and information about the children's courses.

Auch außerhalb von Dhamma Dvara - in Schulen oder anderen Einrichtungen für Kinder und Jugendliche - können Meditationskurse stattfinden.

The international children's course page provides details about programmes that help young people worldwide develop mindfulness through Ānāpāna meditation.