a being destined for enlightenment, who postpones their final escape from samsara in order to help living beings

refers to the fundamental nature of all beings, which means that all beings can become enlightened/reach Buddhahood

imagining an image of a Buddha or Bodhisattva, focusing on their qualities

Visualisation of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas

Religious education

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

Some Buddhists create an intricate pattern called a {{}} as a reminder of the impermanence of all things.

What is the purpose of visualisation in Buddhism?

In which Buddhist tradition is visualisation most common?

Why are sand mandalas destroyed after being made?

What is a common misconception about the practice of visualising Buddhas?

Many Buddhists practise samatha meditation first to develop a {{}} and concentrated mind.

What does the word 'vipassana' mean in Buddhism?

What is one of the main focuses during vipassana meditation?

What is the ultimate goal of practising vipassana meditation?

Which teaching is most closely linked to vipassana meditation?

that there is some flexibility in the meditation path

What does the Buddha’s teaching in the Yuganaddha Sutta suggest about meditation?

Starter Quiz