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

liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

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

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

Kamma and rebirth

Religious education

The nature and importance of diverse places of worship for Buddhists

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

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

In Buddhism, the cycle of birth, death and new life is called {{}}.

Kamma is the belief that every action has a {{}} and leads to an effect.

Why do most Theravada Buddhists want to achieve positive kamma?

by showing compassion and loving-kindness

How can Buddhists generate positive kamma?

What do many Mahayana Buddhists aim to become?

to avoid unskilful actions that lead to negative kamma

Why do many Buddhists follow the Five Moral Precepts?

the Buddha’s birth and parinirvana only

the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away

it commemorates all key stages of the Buddha’s spiritual journey

it celebrates the start of the monastic calendar

it marks the day of the Buddha’s first sermon

Why is Wesak considered to be the most important Buddhist festival?

Which of the following is **not** a common practice during Wesak?

One common Wesak practice is lighting {{}} to symbolise enlightenment.

the Buddha’s final passing into Nibbana

What event does Parinirvana Day commemorate?

Starter Quiz

Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?