Buddhism, human rights and social justice

Religious education

Christianity, human rights and social justice

Case study: personal conviction vs the law

Censorship and freedom of religious expression

Christianity, prejudice and discrimination

Christian attitudes to racial prejudice

Christian attitudes to wealth

Case study: Christian Aid

Buddhist attitudes to issues of wealth and poverty

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different Christian and non-religious responses to these issues.

Issues of Human Rights

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

“He who {{}} life, tells lies, takes what is not given to him … digs up his own roots even in this very life.”

“He who has gone for {{}} to the Buddha … penetrates the Four Noble Truths … ”

What does the Buddhist principle of metta mean?

What is the purpose of the Five Precepts?

By helping the poor and promoting equality.

How does Rokpa put Buddhist values into action?

False, Buddhists also act to reduce suffering in others.

True, Buddhists focus only on themselves.

True, helping others is not part of Buddhist practice

Buddhism is only about personal spiritual development.

The Dharma wheel, symbolising the Eightfold Path.

The lotus flower, symbolising wealth and power.

The Bodhi tree, symbolising the birth of the Buddha.

What is the main symbol of Buddhism and what does it represent?

He performed miracles to prove his divine power.

He reached enlightenment and taught the path to end suffering.

Why is the Buddha considered important in Buddhism?

Suffering, end of suffering, cause of suffering, path

Which of these is the correct order of the Four Noble Truths?

Everything in life is constantly changing and never permanent.

People are born with a fixed soul that never changes.

Meditation allows people to become immortal.

Which of the following best shows the Buddhist idea of impermanence (anicca)?

“Right View” in the Eightfold Path refers to understanding which of the following?

Starter Quiz