an image or statue of the historical Buddha or a being believed to have attained Buddhahood

hand gesture of Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, with symbolic meaning

the name given to ceremonies that involve meditation, prayer, and offerings

Puja and mudras

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

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

During puja, Buddhists may offer three {{}} to represent the Three Jewels.

Puja can be performed in a temple, monastery, or at {{}}.

What is the main purpose of puja in Buddhism?

What is a common misunderstanding about puja?

The Dhammapada is a {{}} of wisdom and authority in Buddhism.

Match each keyword to its correct meaning.

to take refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha

What does mantra recitation help Buddhists do?

What is a common misconception about chanting in Buddhism?

Puja and mudras

Lesson outcome