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

a being destined for enlightenment, who postpones their final escape from samsara in order to help living beings

an image or statue of the historical Buddha or a being believed to have attained Buddhahood

the name given to ceremonies that involve meditation, prayer, and offerings

singing or rhythmic repetition of a word, prayer, or sound

a short sequence of words or syllables chanted repetitively as a form of meditation

a spiritual experience that opens a person up to the highest state of consciousness

a form of meditation found in Theravada, Zen, and Tibetan Buddhism, which focuses on the practice of breathing

a method of meditation; a state of calmness

the belief that all life involves/is marked by three features: dukkha, anicca, anatta

a method of meditation focused on insight into the true nature of things

refers to the fundamental nature of all beings, which means that all beings can become enlightened/reach Buddhahood

imagining an image of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, focusing on their qualities

refers to a transitional period in which the deceased becomes aware of their death, rebirth is determined

refers to the belief that when a being dies they are reborn

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

a Mahayana festival which marks the Buddha’s death and when he achieved Nibbana

a period of time spent away from everyday life to focus on meditation and practice

a Buddhist festival celebrating the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death

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

liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

sympathy and concern for the suffering of others

a pure love which is selfless and not possessive

four qualities the Buddha taught should be developed

relating to moral principles that inform behaviour and attitudes

concerned with the principles or beliefs about what is right and wrong; includes following the five moral precepts

an important part of Buddhist ethics; part of the Eightfold Path (right action)

a substance such as alcohol that produces feelings of pleasure in a person

an important part of Buddhist ethics; part of the Eightfold Path (Right action)

an enlightened, who postpones their final escape from samsara in order to help living beings

the sincere and selfless desire to benefit others with no expectation of reward

principles or beliefs about what is right and wrong; includes following the Five Moral Precepts

ethical principles in Mahayana Buddhism to lead a being to enlightenment

an enlightened being, who postpones their final escape from samsara in order to help living beings

refers to making a courageous effort to attain enlightenment

being able to tolerate delay or problems without becoming agitated or anxious

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