The Four Noble Truths

In this lesson, we will be looking at what is considered to be the most important teaching of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths. During this lesson we will question what the noble truths are and how they link to other important ideas in Buddhism.

The Four Noble Truths

In this lesson, we will be looking at what is considered to be the most important teaching of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths. During this lesson we will question what the noble truths are and how they link to other important ideas in Buddhism.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. What are the four noble truths and why was it a significant revelation in Buddhism?

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not a deity in Hinduism?

Brahma
Correct answer: Brahman
Shiva
Vishnu

Q2.
Which of these is not a mark of existence?

Anatta
Annica
Dukkha
Correct answer: Samkhya

Q3.
Which of these is a Skanda?

Dukkha
Karma
Correct answer: Samskara

Q4.
Which of these is a type of suffering?

Karma
Vedas
Correct answer: Viparinama

Q5.
What do you need to make sure you do in a 4 mark question? (select 2)

Add lots of examples
Correct answer: Make a clear point and then explain that point
Correct answer: Write out the question

5 Questions

Q1.
When did the Buddha first teach The Four Noble Truths?

Correct answer: During his first sermon several weeks after enlightenment
When he left the palace to search for the truth
When he returned back home to the palace

Q2.
What is the First Noble Truth?

Correct answer: In life we suffer
There are different types of pain
We suffer because we crave things

Q3.
The Second Noble Truth is about how to stop suffering

Correct answer: False
True

Q4.
What is the Third Noble truth?

In life we suffer
The way out of suffering is the Middle Way
Correct answer: There is a cure or way out of suffering

Q5.
The Forth Noble Truth teaches people how avoid unnecessary suffering

False
Correct answer: True

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UnitReligious education / Buddhism: beliefs and teachings

Religious education