'Mind is kind. Mind is naturally kind without trying to make it kind. Mind is always calm and strong. By relaxing in mind your kindness grows like a tree.'

'Strong Mind' is the 2nd book of the BeginningMind Series, written by Ziji Rinpoche, it is an introduction to Dzogchen for Kids.

'The books are very simple teachings on the nature of mind. They keep it simple for us and for children. They really root the child in the nature of their own mind, in innate wisdom and in warm hearted compassion and collaboration.' - Ziji Rinpoche

Through playful questions, 'Strong Mind' confirms the power of our own strong loving mind.
'Can birds tell the sky what to do?No! Birds cannot tell the sky what to [...] thoughts and feelings cannot tell our mind what to [...] thoughts and feelings fly on by like a bird in the sky, they leave no trace.'

Through recognising the fleeting nature of their thoughts and feelings, children learn how to tap into their innate wisdom and compassion.

'Children have all kinds of pressures bearing on them all the time, even in infancy, so to encourage strong mind from the beginning is essential!