The idea of a Buddha

Religious education

Siddhartha: early life

Siddhartha: craving and suffering

Siddhartha: enlightenment and impermanence

Buddha for Buddhists today

Buddha: meditation

In this unit pupils are introduced to Buddhism. They focus on the significance of the figure of Siddhartha Buddha. They will examine stories of his life before considering his meaning for devotees today. They will learn about key concepts of dhamma and impermanence.

Buddhists: who was the Buddha and what does he mean for Buddhists?

a person who practices self-discipline and the denial of luxury

birthplace of Siddhartha, in what is now Nepal

a prediction of what will happen in the future

the fact that all life involves suffering

the path that falls between the two extremes of luxury and poverty

waking up to a deeper understanding of life and the world around you

a man who dedicates himself to a simple life and devotion to Buddhism or another religion

a woman who dedicates herself to a simple life and devotion to Buddhism or another religion

a focal point in a temple, often with statues or other gifts and decoration

a representation of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism

Buddhist prayer beads used to aid meditation

Buddhist image used to symbolise the world

a word or sound repeated to aid concentration in meditation

a practice of focusing and clearing the mind

Buddhists: who was the Buddha and what does he mean for Buddhists?

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