a building that houses monks and nuns; it may have space for study, as well as accommodation

a structure/building for religious or spiritual activities, such as meditation

Buddhist temples in Britain and globally

Religious education

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

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

Buddhist festivals in Britain

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

A bhikkhu is a Buddhist {{}} who has committed to the path of the Buddha.

Temples are important for Buddhists all over the {{}}.

they offer space for community and meditation

Why are Buddhist temples important in the UK today?

it was the first Thai purpose-built temple in the UK

What is the significance of the Buddhapadipa temple?

What helped Buddhism reach Britain in the 19th century?

false – many temples in the UK were originally other buildings

true – all temples are built specifically for Buddhism

false – most temples are temporary festival spaces

True or false? All Buddhist temples and monasteries are purpose-built.

What does the word 'dukkha' refer to in Buddhism?

Which of the following is **not** one of the Five Moral Precepts?

What is the goal of a Buddhist following the Eightfold Path?

Which scripture contains the teachings of the Buddha?

it inspired him to leave palace life and seek truth

it led to his desire to conquer other kingdoms

What is the significance of the story of Prince Siddhartha seeing the Four Sights?

Buddhist temples in Britain and globally

Lesson outcome