Kind wishes for everyone
Choose a kind wish, a possible action and a simple dedication.
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Let’s begin
We have practised care, pausing, sharing and repair. Let’s connect them.
After saying ‘May you be happy,’ what small thing could you do?
Story time
Xiaohe drew a flower and wrote, ‘May everyone be safe and happy.’ ‘Who is everyone?’ Ayuan asked. ‘Our families, classmates and people we don’t know,’ she replied.
They chose a small action: tidy the reading corner so the books were easier to reach. Xiaohe did not score her kindness or ask everyone to thank her.
She quietly wished, ‘May this good action help others. May more people have less sadness and more happiness.’ Tomorrow, they could choose another small action.
Think together
An aspiration turns us towards doing good. After a good action, we can dedicate it for the benefit of others.
- Why does a kind wish still need an action?
- Can a good action matter when nobody praises it?
Try an activity
Draw a wish flower. Say or write one wish, one possible action and a dedication for afterwards. Any flower shape is fine; this is not a ritual mandala.
Take it home
Willingly do a small kind action. Afterwards, wish others well in your own words or silently.
For adults: read-aloud script and guidance
Do not treat aspiration counts as merit scores or promise control over outcomes. Children can start with people nearby. These are introductory words, not a translation of a formal prayer.
Nine-slide lesson outline
1. Kind wishes for everyone
Learn together, one small step.
Choose a kind wish, a possible action and a simple dedication.
We have practised care, pausing, sharing and repair. Let’s connect them.
2. Look closely
After saying ‘May you be happy,’ what small thing could you do?
We have practised care, pausing, sharing and repair. Let’s connect them.
After saying ‘May you be happy,’ what small thing could you do?
3. Story 1 / 3
Xiaohe drew a flower and wrote, ‘May everyone be safe and happy.’ ‘Who is everyone?’ Ayuan asked. ‘Our families, classmates and people we don’t know,’ she replied.
Xiaohe drew a flower and wrote, ‘May everyone be safe and happy.’ ‘Who is everyone?’ Ayuan asked. ‘Our families, classmates and people we don’t know,’ she replied.
4. Story 2 / 3
They chose a small action: tidy the reading corner so the books were easier to reach. Xiaohe did not score her kindness or ask everyone to thank her.
They chose a small action: tidy the reading corner so the books were easier to reach. Xiaohe did not score her kindness or ask everyone to thank her.
5. Story 3 / 3
She quietly wished, ‘May this good action help others. May more people have less sadness and more happiness.’ Tomorrow, they could choose another small action.
She quietly wished, ‘May this good action help others. May more people have less sadness and more happiness.’ Tomorrow, they could choose another small action.
6. A Buddhist idea
Aspire to do good. Dedicate good actions for the benefit of others.
An aspiration turns us towards doing good. After a good action, we can dedicate it for the benefit of others.
7. Talk together
Why does a kind wish still need an action?
Can a good action matter when nobody praises it?
Listen to different answers. Ask why. Children may discuss the characters rather than private experiences.
8. Try an activity
Draw a wish flower: one wish, one action, one dedication.
Draw a wish flower. Say or write one wish, one possible action and a dedication for afterwards. Any flower shape is fine; this is not a ritual mandala.
Willingly do a small kind action. Afterwards, wish others well in your own words or silently.
9. For grown-ups
Read aloud, discuss and try a small activity.
Stories and exercises: BlessFu
Illustrations: AI-assisted
Full references and guidance are in the companion booklet.
Do not treat aspiration counts as merit scores or promise control over outcomes. Children can start with people nearby. These are introductory words, not a translation of a formal prayer.
In the next unit, we explore the weather of our feelings.
Story and references
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Dedicating the Merit informs the topic. BlessFu wrote the story and introductory wording; this is not a formal prayer translation.
In the next unit, we explore the weather of our feelings.