A balanced approach to education with Lama Yeshe
In his discourse “On Educating Children,” delivered at Kedron Park Teachers College in Brisbane, Australia, in 1975, Thubten Yeshe emphasizes the importance of education in benefiting individuals and society.
He acknowledges the diverse interpretations of what constitutes good education across different countries and stresses the necessity of aligning education with personal interests and the ability to benefit oneself and others.
Lama Yeshe advocates for a balanced approach to education, emphasizing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills such as writing, mathematics, cooking, gardening, and housekeeping.
He underscores the significance of understanding the fundamentals of survival in the modern world to ensure security and self-sufficiency.
Furthermore, Lama Yeshe highlights the importance of fostering students’ interests and abilities in the classroom, advocating for an engaging and student-centered approach rather than authoritarian methods.
He emphasizes the need to arouse students’ interest in learning, recognizing it as a key aspect of effective teaching.
