singing or rhythmic repetition of a word, prayer, or sound

a short sequence of words or syllables chanted repetitively as a form of meditation

refers to the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha

Devotional practices

Religious education

Features and functions of Buddhist places of worship

Buddhist temples in Britain and globally

Forms of meditation: samatha and mettabhavana

Forms of meditation: vipassana

The role of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in meditation

Puja and mudras

Death and mourning in Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

Festivals and retreats

Buddhist festivals in Britain

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

Many Buddhists begin their chanting by taking refuge in the Three {{}}.

Malas are strings of prayer {{}} used to help Buddhists during meditation.

What do Buddhists take refuge in when chanting the Three Jewels?

Why do Buddhists use malas during meditation?

What is a common misconception about chanting and mantras?

a being who delays enlightenment to help others

a sacred, circular pattern used in meditation

Match each keyword to the correct meaning.

to focus on a future rebirth in the Pure Land

Why do Pure Land Buddhists visualise Amitabha Buddha?

What quality is Avalokiteshvara most associated with?

What do Buddhists aim to awaken through visualisation?

Which Buddhist tradition uses mandalas and visualisation the most?

What is a common misunderstanding about the practice of visualising Buddhas and Bodhisattvas?

Starter Quiz