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

a room or part of a room which contains a Buddha rupa, candles, an incense burner, and sometimes other offerings

Buddha rupa, artefacts and offerings

Religious education

The nature and importance of diverse places of worship for Buddhists

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

an image or statue of the Buddha or a being who attained Buddhahood

an area which contains a Buddha rupa, candles or an incense burner

Objects of {{}} help Buddhists focus during worship and meditation.

Buddhism does not believe in a creator god

Why do Buddhists not worship Buddha rupas as a god?

Buddhist artefacts are used during '{{}}' (worship) to help practitioners concentrate.

How does a Buddha rupa help Buddhists follow the Dhamma?

A {{}} is a Buddhist monastery that often includes living quarters for monks.

The {{}} Sutta encourages Buddhists to learn and follow the teachings of the Dhamma.

Why do Buddhists make offerings at shrines?

Lay Buddhists may attend {{}} classes to develop mindfulness and follow the Dhamma.

Buddha rupa, artefacts and offerings

Lesson outcome