the wider Buddhist community, including monks and nuns

a group of people working or living together with a common vision

a follower of Buddhism who is not a monk or nun

offering food or donations to monks and nuns as a means of supporting monastic life

Sangha - diverse lay Buddhist community

Religious education

Siddhartha Gautama as a historical figure

The Buddha through the eyes of devotees

Dhamma - skilful actions

Dhamma - moral precepts

Sangha - monks and nuns

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?

all Buddhists, including monks and nuns as well as lay Buddhists 

In the three jewels, who does the Sangha refer to?

Buddhist monks and nuns offering food to lay Buddhists

offering food or donations to monks and nuns

offering food or donations to other lay Buddhists

Which of the following countries in Asia has the highest population of Buddhists?

How might lay Buddhists in the UK follow the Buddha's Dhamma?

Why is the Sangha significant for most lay Buddhists? 

Which key word means 'a man who dedicates himself to a simple life of devotion to Buddhism'?

What is the name given to the place where Buddhist monks and nuns live?

Theravada Buddhism is practised widely in which of these countries? 

Which two things may a Buddhist monk or nun do on a daily basis? 

they act as role models to other Buddhists

Select two reasons why monks and nuns are significant for most Buddhists.

Starter Quiz

Which key word means 'a man who dedicates himself to a simple life of devotion to Buddhism'?