A Collection of Resources & References
From the Mindfulness in Education Conference and Teacher
Training
Omega Institute
July 27-August 3, 2012
BOOKS & NOVELS
1. Tim Ryan. A Mindful Nation: How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stresss, Improve
Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit. Book. (2012, Hay House)
2. Sir Ken Robinson. The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. Book.
(2009: Penguin).
3. Linda Lantieri and David Goleman. Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to
Cultivate Inner Stregnth in Children. Book. (2008: Sounds True).
4. Daniel Goleman. Emotional Intelligence: 10th Anniversary Edition, Why it can matter more
than IQ. Book. (2006, Bantam).
5. Paul Showers. The Listening Walk. Children’s Book. (1993, Harper Collins).
6. Deborah Schoeberlein. Mindful Teaching and Teaching Mindfulness: A Guide for Anyone
Who Teaches Anything. Book. (2009, Wisdom).
7. Sir Ken Robinson. Out of our Minds: Learning to be Creative. Book. 2nd ed. (2011:
Capstone).
8. Phil Jackson. Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior. Book. (2006,
Hyperion).
9. Daniel Siegel. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s
Developing Mind. Book. (2011, Delacorte Press).
10. Ekhart Tolle and Robert Friedman. Milton’s Secret: An Adventure of Discovery through
Then, When and the Power of Now. Children’s Book. (2008, Hampton Roads Publishing).
11. Gail Silver and Christiane Kromer. Ahn’s Anger. Children’s Book. (2009, Plum Blossom
Books).
12. Gail Silver and Christiane Kromer. Steps and Stones: an Ahn’s Anger Story. Children’s
Book. (2011, Plum Blossom Books).
13. Sarah Conover and Valerie Wahl. Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom for Children
and Parents. Children’s Book. (2010, Skinner House Books).
14. Thich Naht Hahn and the Plum Village Community. Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness
with Children. Book. (2011, Parallax Press).
CURRICULUM & PROGRAMS
1. Dr. Carol Kusche and Dr. Mark Greenburg. PATHS Curriculum: Providing Alternative
Thinking Strategies. (Penn State University: The College of Health and Human
Development) www.prevention.psu.edu/projects/paths.html
2. CARE for Teachers: Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education. Garrison Institute
& Penn State University. http://www.care4teachers.org/
3. Vinny Ferraro. Mind Body Awareness Project. Oakland, CA. http://www.mbaproject.org/
4. Lineage Project: Mindfulness Practices for Youth at Risk. NYC, NY.
http://www.lineageproject.org/
5. CASEL: Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning. Curriculum, Programs
& Teacher Training. http://casel.org/
6. Holistic Life Foundation. Baltimore, MD. http://www.hlfinc.org/services.htm
7. Mindfulness Without Borders. http://mindfulnesswithoutborders.org/
8. The Hawn Foundation. MindUP Program. http://www.thehawnfoundation.org/mindup/
9. Mindful Shools. Program & Teacher Training. Oakland, CA.
http://www.mindfulschools.org/
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VIDEOS & FILMS
1. Sir Ken Robinson. “Bring on the Learning Revolution!”. Video: TED. 2010 February.
http://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_bring_on_the_revolution.html
2. Sir Ken Robinson. “RSA Animate: Changing Education Paradigms.” Video: YouTube. 2010
October. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U
3. Sir Ken Robinson. “School Kills Creativity.” Video: TED. 2006 February.
http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html
4. Matthieu Ricard. “The Habits of Happiness”. Video: TED. 2004 February.
http://www.ted.com/talks/matthieu_ricard_on_the_habits_of_happiness.html
5. The Dhamma Brothers: East Meets West in The Deep South. Movie. Freedom Behind Bars
Productions. http://www.dhammabrothers.com/
6. Doing Time, Doing Vipassana. Documentary. Karuna Films, 1997.
7. John Boswell. Symphony of Science Videos. http://www.symphonyofscience.com/
WEB RESOURCES
8. Center for Contemplative Mind In Society. http://www.contemplativemind.org/
9. Dharma Seed. http://dharmaseed.com/
10. Tricycle: Buddhist Wisdom, Meditations & Practices for Daily Life.
http://www.tricycle.com/