refers to a transitional period in which the deceased becomes aware of their death, rebirth is determined

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

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

Death and mourning in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The Buddha taught that living beings do not have a permanent, unchanging self or {{}} (anatta).

A person’s energy (not a permanent self) is reborn

The soul is reborn in another living being

The spirit returns to its family in another life

Which of the following is the best way to describe rebirth in Buddhism?

To transfer positive kamma (karma) to the deceased

Why do some Theravada Buddhists donate to monasteries after a death?

Some Tibetan Buddhists believe that after death, the deceased passes through the {{}} state where rebirth is determined.

In Tibet, some Buddhists practise a ‘{{}} burial’, where the body is offered to vultures as a final act of generosity.

What three things do Buddhists take refuge in?

Showing respect and devotion to the Buddha

Which of the following is the best way to describe puja?

In puja, Buddhists may make offerings to the Buddha {{}}.

In puja, three flowers represent the Three {{}}; the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Death and mourning in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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