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

The nature and importance of diverse places of worship for Buddhists

Religious education

Buddha rupa, artefacts and offerings

The role and significance of Puja for Buddhists

Samatha meditation

Vipassana meditation

Visualisation of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

Ceremonies and rituals associated with death and mourning

Celebrations: origins and significance of Wesak and Parinirvana Day

Kamma and rebirth

Compassion and loving-kindness

The five moral precepts: do not take life or what is not given

The five moral precepts: senses, falsehoods or intoxicants

The six perfections in the Mahayana tradition: generosity and morality

The six perfections in the Mahayana tradition: patience and energy

The six perfections in the Mahayana tradition: meditation and wisom

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.

Islam and Buddhism: Practices

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According to the 2021 census, what percentage of people in England and Wales are Buddhist?

Do all Buddhist temples look and work the same?

Match each keyword to its correct meaning.

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understanding the truth and ending suffering

What does 'enlightenment' mean in Buddhism?

Which symbol is often used to represent the Eightfold Path?

What is the name of the sacred texts in Buddhism?

Exit Quiz

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