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

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

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 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.

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

Lesson outcome