a person who lives a life free from worldly pleasures

a state of wisdom that enables total clarity and understanding of the truths of existence

Siddhartha Gautama’s experience of illness, old age, death and a holy man

The Buddha

Religious education

The Dhamma

The Four Noble Truths: suffering

The Four Noble Truths: the Three Poisons

The Four Noble Truths: the Eightfold Path

The Buddhist Threefold Way

Human personality

Karma and rebirth

Arhat ideals

Bodhisattva ideals

Mahayana: the Six Perfections

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

Before and after Siddhartha Gautama’s {{}}, there were signs that he would be a significant individual.

He wanted Siddhartha to become a great king.

He wanted Siddhartha to become an ascetic.

Why did Siddhartha Gautama’s father try to shield him from suffering?

What made Siddhartha leave his life of luxury?

Why is the enlightenment of the Buddha important?

'All Buddhists believe that the stories of the life of the Buddha are factual.' Pick one of the following:

The belief that Jesus came back to life after his {{}} is called resurrection.

What is the Christian belief about heaven?

It is a spiritual state of separation from God.

What do some contemporary Christians believe about hell?

It influences their actions and behaviour.

It makes them fear God’s punishment only.

Why is the belief in judgement important for Christians?

What does the Holy Spirit represent in Christianity?

God’s unconditional love and forgiveness

What is the role of grace in Christianity?

The Buddha

Lesson outcome