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

Samatha meditation

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

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

Meditation is one of the Mahayana six perfections and is part of the {{}} Path.

The Dhammapada says ‘{{}} springs from meditation’.

What is the primary goal of samatha meditation?

What do Buddhists sometimes use to help focus during samatha?

Which type of Buddhism mainly uses samatha meditation?

What is a common use of meditation by non-Buddhists?

To honour the Buddha and develop spiritual qualities

What is the main purpose of Puja in Buddhism?

How is Puja in the home different from in the temple?

Chanting is the recitation of sacred texts or {{}} to aid focus and devotion.

To call on the qualities of a Bodhisattva

What is a common purpose of reciting mantras?

Samatha meditation

Lesson outcome