also known as ‘The Middle Way', it includes the way to wisdom and mental training

an important part of the Buddha’s teachings, explaining the truth about existence

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

a source of wisdom and authority that includes some of the most famous teachings of the Buddha, including the Eightfold Path

The Eightfold Path

Religious education

Gautama Buddha's life and its significance

The concept of Dhamma

The concept of dependent arising

The three marks of existence

The Four Noble Truths

Suffering and its causes

The three poisons

The Threefold Way

Nibbana and the end of suffering

Human personality in Theravada tradition

Human personality in Mahayana tradition

Human destiny: the Arhat and Boddhisatva ideals

Buddhahood and the Pure Land

Meditation and wisdom

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.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

What is another name for the Eightfold Path?

The teachings on the Eightfold Path can be found in the {{}}.

simultaneously, as they are all interconnected

only monks should follow the Eightfold Path

According to Buddhist teachings, how are the stages of the Eightfold Path practised?

it encourages them to avoid all suffering

it teaches them how to follow religious rituals

it provides guidance on how to think, speak and act

it ensures that they will become monks or nuns

How does the Eightfold Path help Buddhists in their daily lives?

Buddhists aim to communicate truthfully and avoid gossip by following the teaching of 'Right {{}}'.

A Buddhist may choose a career that does not harm others because of the teaching of 'Right {{}}'.

Which of the following is the fourth Noble Truth?

The Buddha’s first sermon, which includes his teachings on the Four Noble Truths, is called …

According to Buddhist belief, what must be overcome to reach nibbana?

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

a state of perfect peace and liberation from suffering

a temporary paradise where Buddhists rest after death

What does the term ‘nibbana’ mean for Buddhists?

the root causes of suffering: greed, hatred and ignorance

Match each term to its correct definition.

The fourth Noble Truth teaches the path to ending suffering, which is called {{}}.

The Eightfold Path

Lesson outcome