Dharma Kids is taught by several experienced practitioners one Sunday each month, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Zen Center, third floor, in the Joshua Forman House.

Dharma Kids (class/workshop) for children ages 3-10 (though all children and their parents are welcome)
Sun, Feb. 7, 2010: Setting up a home altar and creating a family practice
Sun, March 7, 2010: Continuing with the Life of Buddha
Sun, April 11, 2010: Buddha's Birthday Special Celebration

Poetry writing, art, storytelling, and age-appropriate meditation and chanting help children learn about the basic practices of Buddhism and develop patience, compassion, and a sense of oneness with nature. Zen Center of Syracuse Hoen-ji. Free. 247-8613.