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?

What does the term 'enlightened one' mean?

Other than a Buddhist temple, where might you see statues of the Buddha in the UK?

According to the Bible, who taught using parables?

The Mool Mantar is a statement of belief for which religion?

Who do Muslims believe the Qur'an was revealed to?

Which of the below was a key message in the ancient Hindu story of the Ramayana?

Match the names given to God or the supreme being with the correct religions.

Match the holy texts below to the correct religions.

The idea of a Buddha

Lesson outcome