a Tibetan monastery associated with learning and studying the Dhamma

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

a room or part of a room which contains a Buddha rupa, candles, an incense burner, and sometimes other offerings

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

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

Religious education

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 Tibetan monastery associated with learning

a room or part of a room which contains a Buddha rupa

Complete the following teaching from the Buddha: “You yourselves should make the {{}}”.

What might be found in a Buddhist shrine?

Do all Buddhist places of worship look and work the same?

The {{}} is the name for the Buddha’s teachings.

Many Buddhists use {{}} to calm and train their minds.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.