The 'Orange Solution' - an iconic mediation story now illustrated!
We are happy to announce the release of the children's book 'Leo, Lucy and the Orange Solution'.
It is based on the 'Orange Story', famous in mediation work to illustrate how through the power of listening two children who want a single orange can go beyond resorting to compromises and truly find a win-win solution!
Our twist on the iconic story is how the main characters take some bubble space, to relax for a short moment with their stormy feelings, to find the space in themselves to listen to each other!
BeginningMind Books Published by StoryPod!
We have signed a publishing deal with award winning storyteller Storypod, who released a very special edition of the BeginningMind series in June 2022: the BeginningMind Book Set #1, a compilation of two books: ‘Where is Mind?‘ and ‘Strong Mind’.
When your little ones tap the book on the Storypod speaker, it magically reads the audiobook to them, allowing the child to immerse even deeper into author Ziji's Rinpoche's words. Through this screen free experience, kids can spend time on their own with the books discovering the nature of mind and the fleeting nature of stormy feelings!
We’re lucky to have an evocative sound experience created by long term students of author Ziji Rinpoche. The audiobook is narrated by Indigo Mills, and is accompanied by mesmerising piano by Pete Mills, mixed by John Wright.
The BeginningMind Book Set #1 is now available to order for those in the US on Storypod’s website here!
Can Dzogchen, the highest teaching of Buddhism, be taught to kids?
Ziji Rinpoche, Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, has taken up the challenge by writing a book series introducing children to the nature of mind.
The BeginningMind Series was released on Amazon with a bang on the 13th November 2021, as Find Mind, Strong Mind and Where is Mind? quickly reached #1, #2, and #3 Bestsellers for new releases in Children’s Buddhism Books on Amazon.
Sharing the first page with H.H. the Dalai Lama is an honor as Ziji Rinpoche’s Dzogchen books for kids are a direct implementation of his vision of education of the heart and mind for the children of today.
‘When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts.’ - H.H. the Dalai Lama (Read more in our Press Release here)
The BeginningMind Series
In December 2020 we released 'Where is Mind?' and 'Strong Mind' the first two books of the BeginningMind Series. Find Mind and Rest is Best! were released on the 13th Nov 2021. Each book provides education of the heart and mind, timeless wisdom for children of today.
The BeginningMind Series, written by Ziji Rinpoche in response to the children in our care, introduces and elicits strong and kind mind. The texts are written for the children and adults of today and introduce to the pith of Buddhist teachings: Dzogchen.
The books are available as hardbacks, as well as paperbacks and ebooks. You can order them here.
The next books in the series is Kind Mind. Sign up to our newsletter to be notified when it will be released and when all the books will be translated!
Pearl Collection
Through the support of our backers on our 1st Kickstarter Campaign in November 2018,
we successfully launched our first 4 books: the Pearl Collection. 'Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings', 'Lucy Diamond: Happy Lane or Whiny Lane?', 'Ouch! Leo gets burnt and the sky doesnt fall down', and the baby book 'Always Open like Baby Skye'. Book 5 of the Pearl Collection: the Orange Solution was released in Dec 2022
Each book relates children's experience of using the magic tool: relaxing for short moments, again and again, open like the sky, an ancient Dzogchen meditation from our Lineage of Love.
Through reading these adventures, our young readers are introduced to their sky-like mind, always stable even in the midst of stormy feelings.
Children are given the tools to relax and face every day stormy feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Thanks to you we are now an operating online bookstore and have books in schools and libraries in the UK, Australia and the USA
Storytelling Events, Readings and Interviews
Following on from Rinpoche’s teaching on Dzogchen for Kids Saturday 27th Feb, we are delighted to be starting a new Clarity Call for Children aged 9-13:
Short Moments for Tweens
Every second Thursday starting the 25th March.
10-10:45am PT = 6-6:45pm U.K. = 7-7:45pm CET
Format:
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The children will be invited to read through a Dzogchen book or text for children each week.
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Children will be invited to share their experience of relaxing in mind for short moments, many times, and the benefits they see in their lives.
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After the zoom class, children will be invited to send a value letter, video or drawing, sharing the benefits they received from the class.
New texts will be written by Ziji Rinpoche in response to the children.
All children are welcome!
Register by filling this form
Sat, Sept 10th, 2022
With: Celine Wright, John Wright and Samantha Dingle
My sky like Mind - Storytelling Show
Lovington Festival, UK
4 pm, Story tent (BST)
‘Short Moments for Kids stories and songs’
Through interactive stories, puppetry, songs and timeless wisdom metaphors, children discover what about them is always open and clear like the sky, their mind, and reflect on the fleeting nature of stormy feelings.
Weds-Sun, July 13-17th, 2022
With: Celine Wright, Samantha Dingle and John Wright
Follow the adventures of Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and Baby Skye as they discover how to find strong and kind mind in the midst of their Stormy Feelings. Written by Ziji Rinpoche, authorised Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, the books bring ancient Dzogchen teachings introducing the nature of mind to a contemporary audience. This storytelling workshop is led by co-author, childminder and illustrator Celine Wright, who magnetises kids of all ages with stories filled with ancient wisdom metaphors.
During the session children will be introduced to the nature of their mind, source of peace and stability. They will learn the profound yet simple meditation of relaxing for short moments of strong mind repeated many times, which is a Vajrayana practice, and helps to see clearly in the midst of stormy feelings! Rather than doing what the stormy feelings say, in short moments they can access wisdom and a balanced perspective like being on top of a mountain. The kids will have the opportunity to share their experience of stormy feelings and explore how relaxing as their strong mind can help find wisdom, compassion and solutions for the benefit of all beings, in all moments.
Fri, December 10, 2021
With: Celine Wright
Festive Reading
@ St Werburghs C. Centre, Bristol, Christmas Market
18:00 - 18:30pm
📚 We're delighted to offer storytelling for the children visiting the Christmas market
🎄 You're also invited to visit our stall from 4-8pm - browse through the books and get your own copies for the holidays
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St Werburgh's C. Centre
Sat, Feb 27, 2021
With: Candice Rinpoche and Lama Lena
FEE: Donation based
Lama Lena hosted Candice Rinpoche for a teaching on Dzogchen for Kids! Candice Rinpoche (Dorje Ziji Tsal Rinpoche) is a Dzogchen Lineage Successor of Venerable Wangdor Rimpoche. She is the author of the BeginningMind Dzogchen books for kids https://www.happyparentmediaforkids.com/physical-copies
Rinpoche has been teaching adults how to give children the tools to relax and face every day stormy feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Everyone is welcome! It was on Saturday 27th February 2021. You can watch the replay on the event below
Fri, May 3, 2019
With: Candice Rinpoche and Celine Wright
School Visit
Author Visit
@ Bolinas Children Center
10:30 - 11:00am
Reading of our new book 'Where is Mind?' introducing to kind-hearted open intelligence. Our Dzogchen books give kids the tools to relax and face every day Stormy Feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Books are authored by Candice Rinpoche. Illustrations are by Celine Wright and are based on the metaphors used by Candice Rinpoche when teaching. The books are developed in response to children in our care.
‘The books are relevant for everyone they’re not just for children. They’re great essential tips for practice. If you want to just have a short read, pick up the Baby Book for 0 to 2 year olds. Short moments is simple and it’s the direct route to enlightenment, it really is.’
- Candice Rinpoche, January 2019
A 30 min storytelling session - the stories will be read by the authors in an interactive way during a cosy, reflexive and empowering time.
Bolinas Children Center
Fri, December 7, 2018
With: Celine Wright
Festive Reading
@ St Werburghs C. Centre, Bristol, Christmas Market
18:00 - 18:30pm
📚 We're delighted to offer a free reading on the last day of our Kickstarter Campaign!
🎄 You're also invited to visit our stall at the Christmas Market from 4-8pm -browse through the books and order your own copies through Kickstarter! 📚http://kck.st/2zY9ofC📚
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‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books that give kids the tools to relax and face every day challenges with solution focus and empowerment!
A 30 min story telling session for the whole family! The stories are projected on the wall, and read aloud for a cosy, reflexive and empowering time, by storyteller, illustrator and childminder Celine Wright.
Join Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and baby Skye on adventures discovering the sky-like nature of their mind! They used to follow after their stormy feelings and hit, whine or snatch until one day, they discovered a magic tool! Now they can relax, help others, find solutions and see they are fine, like the sky, no matter what stormy feelings flow through their mind!
St Werburgh's C. Centre
Sat, October 20, 2018
With: Celine Wright
PRICE: incl. in festival ticket
Awareness Stories
@ Wild and Well Festival, Kids Connect, Ashton Court Mansion, Bristol
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books that help kids relax
Artists - Group name: Rinpoche Candice / Celine Wright - Happy Parent Media for Kids
A 45 min story telling session for the whole family. The children’s books are projected on the wall, and read aloud for a cosy, reflexive and empowering time, by storyteller, illustrator and childminder Celine Wright.
Join Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and baby Skye on adventures discovering the sky-like nature of their mind! They used to follow after their stormy feelings and hit, whine or snatch until one day, they discovered a magic tool! Now they can relax, help others, find solutions and see they are fine, like the sky, no matter what stormy feelings flow through their mind!
Wild and Well Festival
Alternate Weds and Sundays
With: Celine Wright
Register here
FEE: £5-15/class
Short Moments Kids Group
Register for Zoom Class
Wed 5:30pm (UK)
Sun 10:30am (PT)
Short Moments Kids Group
Every second Wednesday at
9:30am PT = 5:30pm U.K. = 6:30pm CET
Every second Sunday at
10:30am PT = 6:30pm U.K. = 7:30pm CET
Format:
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We read through a Dzogchen book for children each week, and sing a Short Moments song
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In an interactive and playful way, children are invited to share their experience of relaxing in mind for short moments, many times, and the benefits they see in their lives.
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After the zoom class, children are invited to send a value letter, video or drawing, sharing the benefits they received from the class.
New texts will be written by Ziji Rinpoche in response to the children.
All children are welcome!
Register by filling this form
Register here
Thurs-Sun, Sept 1-4th, 2022
With: Celine Wright and John Wright
Follow the adventures of Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and Baby Skye as they discover how to find strong and kind mind in the midst of their Stormy Feelings. Written by Ziji Rinpoche, authorised Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, the books bring ancient Dzogchen teachings introducing the nature of mind to a contemporary audience. This storytelling workshop is led by co-author, childminder and illustrator Celine Wright, who magnetises kids of all ages with stories filled with ancient wisdom metaphors.
During the session children will be introduced to the nature of their mind, source of peace and stability. They will learn the profound yet simple meditation of relaxing for short moments of strong mind repeated many times, which is a Vajrayana practice, and helps to see clearly in the midst of stormy feelings! Rather than doing what the stormy feelings say, in short moments they can access wisdom and a balanced perspective like being on top of a mountain. The kids will have the opportunity to share their experience of stormy feelings and explore how relaxing as their strong mind can help find wisdom, compassion and solutions for the benefit of all beings, in all moments.
Weds-Sun, July 12-16th, 2023
With: Celine Wright, Vlag Buxton and John Wright
Follow the adventures of Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and Baby Skye as they discover how to find strong and kind mind in the midst of their Stormy Feelings. Written by Ziji Rinpoche, authorised Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, the books bring ancient Dzogchen teachings introducing the nature of mind to a contemporary audience. This storytelling workshop is led by co-author, childminder and illustrator Celine Wright, who magnetises kids of all ages with stories filled with ancient wisdom metaphors.
During the session children will be introduced to the nature of their mind, source of peace and stability. They will learn the profound yet simple meditation of relaxing for short moments of strong mind repeated many times, which is a Vajrayana practice, and helps to see clearly in the midst of stormy feelings! Rather than doing what the stormy feelings say, in short moments they can access wisdom and a balanced perspective like being on top of a mountain. The kids will have the opportunity to share their experience of stormy feelings and explore how relaxing as their strong mind can help find wisdom, compassion and solutions for the benefit of all beings, in all moments.
Saturday, July 10th, 2021
With: Celine Wright
Festival Book Reading
Follow the adventures of Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and Baby Skye as they discover how to find strong and kind mind in the midst of their Stormy Feelings. Written by Ziji Rinpoche, authorised Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, the books bring ancient Dzogchen teachings introducing the nature of mind to a contemporary audience. This storytelling workshop is led by co-author, childminder and illustrator Celine Wright, who magnetises kids of all ages with stories filled with ancient wisdom metaphors.
During the session children will be introduced to the nature of their mind, source of peace and stability. They will learn the profound yet simple meditation of relaxing for short moments of strong mind repeated many times, which is a Vajrayana practice, and helps to see clearly in the midst of stormy feelings! Rather than doing what the stormy feelings say, in short moments they can access wisdom and a balanced perspective like being on top of a mountain. The kids will have the opportunity to share their experience of stormy feelings and explore how relaxing as their strong mind can help find wisdom, compassion and solutions for the benefit of all beings, in all moments.
Wed, Dec 9, 2020
With: Celine Wright
FEE: Free
To mark the launch of the new BeginningMind series, Dzogchen books for kids which introduce to our strong loving mind, the illustrator Celine Wright is offering a free reading of the books: ‘Where is Mind?’ and ‘Strong Mind’
It will be streamed live on Wednesday 7pm Uk/ 8pm CET- perfect as a bedtime story!
Order your own copies of the books here
Tu, April 16, 2019
With: Victoria Colligan
Library Visit
Reading & Singalong
@Half Moon Bay Library, CA, Preschool Story Time
10:30 - 11:00am
‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books introduce to kind-hearted open intelligence. They give kids the tools to relax and face every day Stormy Feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Books are co-authored by Candice Rinpoche and Celine Wright. Illustrations are by Celine Wright and are based on the metaphors used by Candice Rinpoche when teaching. The books are developed in response to children in our care.
A 30 min story telling session for the whole family! The stories are read aloud for a cosy, reflexive and empowering time, by Happy Parent trainer Victoria Colligan. Children can participate by listening and singing along as well as responding and sharing their experience.
Join Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and baby Skye on adventures discovering the sky-like nature of their mind! They used to follow after their stormy feelings and hit, whine or snatch until one day, they discovered a magic tool! Now they can relax, help others, find solutions and see they are fine, like the sky, no matter what stormy feelings flow through their mind!‘
Half Moon Bay Library, CA
Wed, Dec 2, 2018
With: Jochen Raysz and Celine Wright
Celine has combined her passion for working with children, her creativity and her own experience with the One Simple Change in the use of the mind to create life-changing books for children.
She shares her story and speaks about:
** The key oversight most people have in teaching children
** The main ingredient of empowering children and adults alike
** How the same stories she is telling the children are supporting her in her new role as an entrepreneur
...And she shares the children’s favorite story
If you want to experience these results in your life, sign up for a free Breakthrough Call: www.bright.lc/call.
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Sunday, September 9, 2018
With: Celine Wright
PRICE: incl. in festival ticket
Reading for Kids Program+Radio Show
@ S.T.R.E.A.M. Alumni Festival, Dartington College of Arts, Studio One
11:00 am - 11:45 am
‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books that help kids relax
Artists - Group name: Rinpoche Candice / Celine Wright - Happy Parent Media for Kids
A 45 min story telling session for the whole family. The children’s books are projected on the wall, and read aloud for a cosy, reflexive and empowering time, by storyteller, illustrator and childminder Celine Wright.
Join Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and baby Skye on adventures discovering the sky-like nature of their mind! They used to follow after their stormy feelings and hit, whine or snatch until one day, they discovered a magic tool! Now they can relax, help others, find solutions and see they are fine, like the sky, no matter what stormy feelings flow through their mind!
S.T.R.E.A.M. Festival
Sun, Sept 11th, 2022
With: Celine Wright and John Wright
My sky like Mind - Storytelling Show
Picnic in the Park, Bristol, UK
11am, Story tent (BST)
‘Short Moments for Kids stories and songs’
Through interactive stories, puppetry, songs and timeless wisdom metaphors, children discover what about them is always open and clear like the sky, their mind, and reflect on the fleeting nature of stormy feelings.
Thurs-Sun, August 4-8th, 2022
With: Celine Wright and John Wright
Follow the adventures of Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and Baby Skye as they discover how to find strong and kind mind in the midst of their Stormy Feelings. Written by Ziji Rinpoche, authorised Dzogchen Lineage successor of Wangdor Rinpoche, the books bring ancient Dzogchen teachings introducing the nature of mind to a contemporary audience. This storytelling workshop is led by co-author, childminder and illustrator Celine Wright, who magnetises kids of all ages with stories filled with ancient wisdom metaphors.
During the session children will be introduced to the nature of their mind, source of peace and stability. They will learn the profound yet simple meditation of relaxing for short moments of strong mind repeated many times, which is a Vajrayana practice, and helps to see clearly in the midst of stormy feelings! Rather than doing what the stormy feelings say, in short moments they can access wisdom and a balanced perspective like being on top of a mountain. The kids will have the opportunity to share their experience of stormy feelings and explore how relaxing as their strong mind can help find wisdom, compassion and solutions for the benefit of all beings, in all moments.
Monday, May 23rd, 2022
With: Celine Wright
School Reading
Rest is Best and the Orange Solution
Author visit, Erasmus Primary School, Yr 1, AUS
8:30-9:30am (AEDT)
Celine Wright, teacher in the nature of mind, and illustrator of Dzogchen
meditation books for kids, is visiting Erasmus Primary School - Year 1
Through the Short Moments for Kids books, children learn how to relax in mind to be happy
and act with kindness and deep wisdom. The texts are for the children and adults of today
and are co-written by Ziji Rinpoche, Dzogchen lineage successor of Wangdor Rimpoche.
Illustrations are by Celine Wright and are based on the metaphors used by Ziji Rinpoche
when teaching.
In an interactive storytelling session - Celine will introduce children to meditation. They will
learn how to access peace of mind on the fly when stormy feelings arise through the
practice of resting the mind for short moments repeated many times.
Through reading ‘Rest is Best’ and ‘the Orange Solution’ the children in Year One will learn to
access their strong mind, and have the tools to relax and face every day stormy feelings
with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
With: Celine Wright
School Reading
Celine Wright, teacher in the nature of mind, and illustrator of Dzogchen
meditation books for kids, is visiting Erasmus Primary School - Year 1
Through the BeginningMind books, kids learn how to relax in mind to be happy and act with kindness and deep wisdom. The texts are for the children and adults of today and are written by
Ziji Rinpoche, Dzogchen lineage successor of Wangdor Rimpoche.
Illustrations are by Celine Wright and are based on the metaphors used by Candice Rinpoche when teaching. The books are developed in response to children in our care.
In a 45 min interactive storytelling session - illustrator Celine Wright will read ‘Where is Mind?’, ‘Strong Mind’ and ‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ to the children in Year 1.
The books introduce to the ‘short moments’ meditation, a practice of Dzogchen, which consists in resting as strong and kind mind. Through short moments kids can face every day stormy feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Fri, Oct 4, 2020
With: Celine Wright
School Visit
'Where is Mind?' Reading
@ Bright Montessori, Bristol
11:00 - 11:30pm (UK)
Reading of our new book 'Where is Mind?' in the making, to the Bright Montessori school children.
Through the BeginningMind books, kids learn how to relax in mind to be happy and act with kindness and deep wisdom. The texts are for the children and adults of today and are written by Candice Rinpoche, Dzogchen lineage successor of Wangdor Rimpoche.
Bright Montessori Primary
Sat, Dec 1, 2018
Market Stall
Browse the Pearl Collection
@ Picton Street Market, Bristol
09:00 - 7:00pm (UK)
Browse our new books at Picton Street Christmas Market.
‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books introduce to kind-hearted open intelligence. They give kids the tools to relax and face every day Stormy Feelings with solution focus and empowerment leading to mastery.
Books are co-authored by Candice Rinpoche and Celine Wright. Illustrations are by Celine Wright and are based on the metaphors used by Candice Rinpoche when teaching. The books are developed in response to children in our care.
Picton Street Market
Thurs, November, 15, 2018
With: Celine Wright
Reading to celebrate Kickstarter Launch!
@ Wild Goose Space, Bristol
17:45 - 18:15pm
‘Ben Pot and the Stormy Feelings’ - and other children’s books that give kids the tools to relax and face every day challenges with solution focus and empowerment!
Artists - Group name: Rinpoche Candice / Celine Wright - Happy Parent Media for Kids
A 30 min story telling session for the whole family to mark the launch of the Childrens Books on Kickstarter! The stories are projected on the wall, and read aloud for a cosy, reflexive and empowering time, by storyteller, illustrator and childminder Celine Wright.
Join Ben Pot, Lucy Diamond, Leo and baby Skye on adventures discovering the sky-like nature of their mind! They used to follow after their stormy feelings and hit, whine or snatch until one day, they discovered a magic tool! Now they can relax, help others, find solutions and see they are fine, like the sky, no matter what stormy feelings flow through their mind!
Wild Goose Space, Bristol