concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour

a rule or direction, often with some religious basis, dictating a way you should act or behave

Dhamma - moral precepts

Religious education

Siddhartha Gautama as a historical figure

The Buddha through the eyes of devotees

Dhamma - skilful actions

Sangha - monks and nuns

Sangha - diverse lay Buddhist community

In this unit pupils study the life of Siddhartha Gautama and reflect on his significance as a figue for devotees. They build on their understanding of dharma by examining dharma as skilful action. Finally they examine diversity in monastic life.

Buddhism: how significant are the three jewels to Buddhists?

a rule or direction, often with some religious basis, dictating behaviour

How many moral precepts do most Buddhists follow?

commitments that most Buddhists promise to make

commandments that all Buddhists must follow

conditions that all Buddhists must follow at least once a day

What must Buddhist monks and nuns refrain from?

refrain from possessing money, silver and gold

Match the precept to those that are applicable to all Buddhists and those that only apply to monks and nuns. 

Which keyword describes 'nothing is independent or without cause'? 

loving-kindness, equanimity, sympathetic joy and comparison

compassion, loving-kindness, unsympathetic joy and equanimity

compassion, loving-kindness, sympathetic joy and equality

loving-kindness, equanimity, sympathetic joy and compassion

Starter Quiz

What type of actions cause good kamma?