a spiritual experience that opens a person up to the highest state of consciousness

a method of meditation; a state of calmness

a method of meditation focused on insight into the true nature of things

a method of meditation focused on developing  pure love which is selfless and not possessive

a method of meditation practised cross-legged with the aim of gaining vipassana (insight)

Meditation and wisdom

Religious education

Gautama Buddha's life and its significance

The concept of Dhamma

The concept of dependent arising

The three marks of existence

The Four Noble Truths

Suffering and its causes

The three poisons

The Eightfold Path

The Threefold Way

Nibbana and the end of suffering

Human personality in Theravada tradition

Human personality in Mahayana tradition

Human destiny: the Arhat and Boddhisatva ideals

Buddhahood and the Pure Land

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

What role does meditation play in Buddhism?

it has no connection to the Eightfold Path

meditation helps Buddhists make progress in the stages of the Eightfold Path

meditation is only related to the practice of wisdom

How does meditation relate to the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

There are many different types of meditation, but {{}} and vipassana are the main types.

Which type of meditation is specifically focused on loving-kindness?

they are acknowledged and observed without attachment

How are thoughts treated during Buddhist meditation?

Pure Land Buddhism follows the teaching of {{}} (Amida) Buddha.

Where is Amitabha (Amida) Buddha featured?

What was the role Amitabha (Amida) Buddha occupied before achieving enlightenment?

Which of these is a key goal for Pure Land Buddhists?

Some Pure Land Buddhists may believe that the Pure Land is {{}}, while others believe it is a place to be reborn.

Meditation and wisdom

Lesson outcome