The Buddha through the eyes of devotees

Religious education

Siddhartha Gautama as a historical figure

Dhamma - skilful actions

Dhamma - moral precepts

Sangha - monks and nuns

Sangha - diverse lay Buddhist community

In this unit pupils study the life of Siddhartha Gautama and reflect on his significance as a figue for devotees. They build on their understanding of dharma by examining dharma as skilful action. Finally they examine diversity in monastic life.

Buddhism: how significant are the three jewels to Buddhists?

Which word means 'a statue or model of an enlightened being'?

What is the name of the Buddhist collection of stories about the past lives of the Buddha?

What does the story of the monkey king teach Buddhists about how to behave? 

they help focus the mind during meditation

they are a reminder of the goal of attaining enlightenment

they help focus the mind when trying to sleep

they are a reminder of the Buddha's good qualities

Why might Buddharupas be used by Buddhists?

In which country would you find the village of Lumbini?

it is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama

it is the location where Siddhartha Gautama lived as an ascetic

 it is the place of Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment

 it is the place of Siddhartha Gautama's first sermon

In Buddhism, what is the site of Bodh Gaya famous for?

it is how Siddhartha relaxed when he lived as a prince

Siddhartha learnt how to meditate when he lived as an ascetic

it is how Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment 

Why do most Buddhists practice meditation? 

In which continent are you most likely to see huge statues of the Buddha? 

the stories were written when Siddhartha was growing up 

the stories were written a long time after Siddhartha was born

some Buddhists see the stories as factual while others believe they are symbolic

Why are there different interpretations of Siddhartha Gautama's life story? 

The Buddha through the eyes of devotees

Lesson outcome