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

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

ethical principles in Mahayana Buddhism to lead a being to enlightenment

The six perfections in the Mahayana tradition: meditation and wisom

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

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

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 enlightened being, who postpones their final escape from samsara

ethical principles to lead a being to enlightenment

According to the Dhammapada, wisdom {{}} from meditation.

Which perfection is about realising the emptiness of all things?

Some people think wisdom is just gaining knowledge. What is the Buddhist view?

a flower needing soil, sunlight, and rain

What analogy did Thich Nhat Hanh use to explain sunyata?

The {{}} skandhas are form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness.

The {{}} perfections are important for Bodhisattvas working towards Buddhahood.

The perfection of {{}} helps Buddhists endure hardship without anger.

by making a strong effort to follow the Dhamma

What is a way a Buddhist can develop energy (virya)?

a being who delays final enlightenment to help others

In Mahayana Buddhism, what is a Bodhisattva?

it helps them to endure suffering without anger

Why is patience important for someone following the Bodhisattva path?

What is the real meaning of using energy in Buddhism?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The six perfections in the Mahayana tradition: meditation and wisom

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.