a festival which marks the Buddha’s death and when he achieved Nirvana/Nibbana

the Buddhist community, including monks and nuns

trying to practise the Buddha’s teachings in the conditions of the modern world

a Buddhist festival celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death

Buddhist festivals in Britain

Religious education

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

Buddhist temples in Britain and globally

Forms of meditation: samatha and mettabhavana

Forms of meditation: vipassana

The role of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in meditation

Devotional practices

Puja and mudras

Death and mourning in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

Festivals and retreats

In this unit pupils will examine practices in Buddhism such as puja and meditation. They will understand the considerable diversity of these practices among Buddhist adherents. Following that they wil look at the role of precepts and how these look different in Therevada and Mahayna Buddhism.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

The 2021 census shows the number of individuals identifying as Buddhist in England and Wales has {{}}.

it gives a sense of belonging and identity

Why is the Sangha especially important for Buddhists living in Britain?

The Buddhist festival of {{}} celebrates the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.

focusing on Buddhist practice in modern society

What is the Triratna community known for?

Buddhists connect with community and nature

What happens at the Buddhafield Festival?

True – only these two traditional schools celebrate Buddhist festivals

False – Only Buddhists in Asia celebrate these festivals

False – Buddhist festivals are also celebrated by Western converts e.g. Triratna

Buddhist festivals are only celebrated by Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists.

Buddhists might go on a {{}} to focus on meditation and deepen their understanding of the Dhamma.

During the ‘Bathing the Buddha’ ceremony, {{}} is poured over the statue’s shoulders to symbolise cleansing the mind.

What can Buddhists gain by making donations during Kathina?

Which festival marks the end of the rainy season?

the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death

What does the festival of Wesak celebrate?

Buddhist festivals in Britain

Lesson outcome