Buddhism: beliefs and teachings

In this lesson, we will look at some of the main philosophical ideas that existed in the time of the Buddha. We will be looking at a short history of India and some of the big ideas.

In today's lesson, we will be looking at the question of what a Buddha is. We will explore the life of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and the reasons that led him to seek answers as well as the discoveries he made as a result.

In this lesson, we will focus on the Three Marks of Existence! What does it mean to be human? What common experiences do we have? Today's lesson will explore these two questions from a Buddhist point of view.

In this lesson, we will be doing a bit of psychology! We will try and break down what happens when your mind meets and becomes aware of something physical in the real world. The Buddha deconstructed this pattern and we will be looking at that today.

In this lesson, we will focus on Dukkha. Dukkha is an important teaching in Buddhism and it refers to suffering. We will be looking at the question of why humans suffer and the causes of suffering according to Buddhism.

In this lesson, we will recap and practise of the content that was covered from Lesson 1 to Lesson 5 in the unit Buddhism: Beliefs and Teachings. We will be recapping key terms and having a go at some exam style questions.

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.

In this lesson, we will be looking at the concepts of Dhamma, karma, and rebirth in relation to the cycle of samsara. What are these concepts? How do they relate to being able to lead a very good life?

In this lesson, we will look at the practical guidance laid down by the Buddha on overcoming suffering and being able to lead a peaceful, happy life. This guidance is known as the Eightfold Path.

In this lesson, we will will look at the mystical state known as Nirvana! What is the end goal for Buddhists? How does it differ for Hindus? And how do you get there?

In this lesson, we will look at how the Dhamma and the teachings of the Buddha have survived for so long. How were these ideas transmitted and how were they organised?

In this lesson, we will revisit some of the big ideas in Buddhism and look at how we might respond to exam-style questions as well as recapping some key terms from the unit Buddhism: Beliefs and Teachings.

In this lesson, we will recap the main ideas and key terms in Buddhist Philosophy.