Year 9
The Eightfold Path
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.
Year 9
The Eightfold Path
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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- How can you ensure that the consequences of your actions create good karmic fruits?
- Buddhist ethics.
- Eightfold path as help towards people being mindful of their actions.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What does ethics mean?
The philosophical study of knowledge
The philosophical study of suffering
Q2.
What does karma mean?
Duty
What goes around comes around
Q3.
What term is used to describe the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
The cycle of dukkha
The cycle of mara
Q4.
What is Dhamma?
The advice of the Buddha on how to love forever
The belief in rebirth
Q5.
Buddhists believe in Reincarnation
True
5 Questions
Q1.
What is the Eightfold Path?
Eight different Skandhas
Eight different types of Buddhists
The guidance given by the Buddha on how to live forever
Q2.
Where does the Buddha refer to this path in the Four Noble Truths?
In the First Noble Truth
In the Second Noble Truth
Q3.
How is the Eightfold Path sometimes broken up?
Desire, Action, and Morality
Dukkha, Anatta, Anicca
Q4.
The Right Livelihood is about being kind.
True
Q5.
Right Concentration is about training your mind to focus.
False