Should children be taught meditation alongside intellectual education?
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"Meditation is the anchor that balances the pendulum of life, allowing children to cultivate a joyful existence amidst the extremes of intellect and emotion."
According to Osho, happiness is balance (sanyama)—the still midpoint between all opposites—while mind habitually swings to extremes. Meditation trains this inner poise, so it should stand beside intellectual education: intellect sharpens thought, meditation centers it. Teaching children meditation anchors their energies early, preventing the pendulum of indulgence/renunciation, love/hate, and cultivating a balanced, intelligent, and joyful life.
Yes—teach kids calmness with their smarts, so their busy minds don’t swing wildly and make them unhappy.
Why this matters practically
- Builds emotional balance and focus amid school pressures.
- Reduces reactivity and extremes, improving choices and relationships.
- Prevents burnout by pairing sharp thinking with inner rest.
- Reduces reactivity and extremes, improving choices and relationships.
- Prevents burnout by pairing sharp thinking with inner rest.
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