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

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

Vipassana 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

Samatha 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

It was under the Bodhi {{}} that the Buddha achieved enlightenment.

Vipassana helps Buddhists to gain insight into the three {{}} of existence.

What is the main goal of vipassana meditation?

that meditation must follow a strict order

that different paths to enlightenment are valid

What does the Yuganaddha Sutta teach about meditation?

What is a common misconception about vipassana meditation?

Meditation was the method used by the {{}} to achieve enlightenment.

What is mindfulness of breathing used for in samatha meditation?

they are focus objects used in meditation

Which of the following is true about kasinas?

Why do some non-Buddhists also practise meditation today?

to prepare the mind for deeper understanding

What is the main purpose of samatha meditation?

it is one of the Six Perfections in Mahayana Buddhism

Which statement reflects a common misunderstanding about samatha?

Vipassana meditation

Lesson outcome