For UK Schools & Educators
Ambedkarite Buddhist Educational Series, UK Edition
A values-based programme of stories, lessons and reflections drawn from the teachings of Gautama Buddha and the philosophy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, written in plain English for British classrooms and family living rooms, for learners from ages 4 through 16.
Education · Equality · Enlightenment
Phase 1 · Now reading
Junior Programme, twelve chapters, ready for the classroom.
Across six small units, pupils meet Bhimrao the brave reader, the Buddha asking his first honest questions, Savitribai walking with two saris, the Monkey King who became a bridge, and the kind Emperor Ashoka. Each chapter follows the standard 7-step rhythm and is built for British classrooms.
12
Chapters
6
Units
60'
Per lesson
New · Phase 1 prototype
The Junior Programme is live.
Read the entire book online — from the cover and table of contents through to the final reflection. It includes a sticky chapter index for navigation and a clean print stylesheet so any chapter (or the whole book) can be saved as a PDF in one click.
- Ready for the classroom — story, concept, real-world application, activity, reflection in every chapter.
- Browser-print stylesheet for A4 / Letter paper, including a printable cover.
- Multi-faith respectful, inclusive, and rooted in values of dignity and fairness.
The complete KS2 resource set: Student Book + Workbook (12 worksheets) + Teacher Guide (12 lesson plans). Starter previews are also live for Foundation (Ages 4–5), KS1 (5–7), KS3 (11–14) and KS4 (14–16). Pilot pack: 4 PDFs, ~80 KB.
Our ethos
A non-religious, values-led classroom resource.
This is not a religious book series. It is an inclusive, non-proselytising programme that draws ethical and civic insights from two extraordinary Indian intellectual traditions: the Buddha's teachings on mindfulness, compassion and non-violence, and Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's lifelong work on equality, dignity and social justice.
The series is written for British classrooms and family living rooms — from ages 4 to 16 — in plain English. Every chapter connects timeless ideas to real, everyday British life: friendship, fairness, kindness, multi-faith communities, and the quiet civic responsibilities we all share.
Curriculum alignment
Values-led learning
Multi-faith respectful
Kindness & citizenship
Inclusive, classroom-friendly tone
The full series
Five age groups, from Little Hearts to the Senior Programme.
Each age group includes a Student Book, a Workbook and a Teacher Guide. Together: 15 titles forming a complete progression from picture-led stories at age 4 to source-based inquiry at age 16.
Little Hearts
Ages 4–5
Picture-led stories, gentle routines, sharing & feelings.
Working titles
- Stories of Kindness
- First Steps in Mindfulness
- My Friends and Me
Tiny Steps
Ages 5–7
Simple narrative, classroom routines, kindness in action.
Working titles
- Big Hearts, Small Hands
- The Buddha's Tales
- Babasaheb as a Boy
Junior Programme
Ages 7–11
Inquiry-led learning, civic values, story → reflection.
Working titles
- Compassion in Action
- The Path of Dhamma
- A Constitution for Equals
Youth Programme
Ages 11–14
Critical thinking, debate, multi-faith comparison.
Working titles
- Ethics & Society
- Ambedkar: Justice & Reform
- Mindfulness & Modern Life
Senior Programme
Ages 14–16
Deeper inquiry, source analysis, philosophical writing.
Working titles
- Buddhism & Citizenship
- Equality, Rights & Responsibility
- Source-based Inquiry
Inside every chapter
Seven steps. Every lesson. Every age.
A standardised teaching structure means teachers know exactly what to expect from any chapter, at any level, and learners build confidence through familiar rhythm.
See it in action, Junior Programme sample chapter- 1
Learning Objective
A clear, measurable outcome that pupils can recognise.
- 2
Story / Case Study
An age-appropriate Buddha-tale or moment from Babasaheb's life.
- 3
Concept Explanation
The core idea in plain English, scaled to the age group.
- 4
Real-world Application
How this concept shows up in everyday British life, schools and communities.
- 5
Activity Section
Group, pair or individual task. Visual-led for the youngest; inquiry-led from age 7+.
- 6
Reflection Questions
Open prompts for journals, discussion or homework.
- 7
Teacher Notes
Pedagogical guidance, differentiation tips, and links to wider values learning (Teacher Edition only).
Teaching principles
- Age-appropriate language scaling across all groups
- Visual-heavy content for the youngest learners
- Inquiry-based learning from age 7 onwards
- Critical thinking & structured discussion at age 11+
- Source-based reflective writing for the Senior Programme
Values & inclusion
- Multi-faith respect throughout
- Anchored in dignity, fairness, kindness and mutual respect
- Calm, classroom-friendly tone
- No proselytising and no political bias
- Inclusive illustrations that reflect diverse families
The build plan
A staged production from sample to full series.
Phase 1
Prototype
3–4 weeks
1 sample unit per age group + 1 full Teacher Guide sample + visual design prototype.
Phase 2
Full content
8–12 weeks
All 15 books written by qualified educators with editorial review.
Phase 3
Design & launch
4 weeks
Print-ready PDFs, editable source files, and a digital-friendly version for the ABGN-UK platform.
Express interest
Get involved early.
Are you a teacher, headteacher, education lead, parent, funder or community educator interested in piloting this series in your school or community group? Leave us a short note and we'll be in touch with sample materials and updates.