Year 9

Anniversaries of the Buddha's Life

In this lesson, we will look at some important moments in the life of the Buddha and how they are celebrated.

Year 9

Anniversaries of the Buddha's Life

In this lesson, we will look at some important moments in the life of the Buddha and how they are celebrated.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The festival of Vesak and how different aspects of the Buddha's life is celebrated across South East Asia.

Equipment

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

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the thought experiment devised by Peter Singer?
The Cat in the Hat
Correct answer: The Child in the Pond
The Ghost in the Machine
Q2.
What does karma Mean?
Correct answer: Action
Mindfulness
Suffering
Q3.
What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?
Enlightenment
Correct answer: Mindfulness
Yoga
Q4.
What does Karuna mean?
Awareness
Correct answer: Compassion
Loving Kindness
Q5.
What does Metta mean?
Compassion
Correct answer: Loving kindness
Suffering

6 Questions

Q1.
Which festival celebrates the Birth and life of the Buddha?
Dhamma Day
Paranirvana Day
Correct answer: Vesak
Q2.
Which tradition celebrates Anniversaries of the Buddha as separate events and festivals?
Correct answer: Mahayana tradition
Therevada
Vajrayana
Q3.
How old was the Buddha when he died?
45
Correct answer: 80
88
Q4.
What does Parinirvana refer to?
Becoming Enlightened
Correct answer: Complete Nirvana
Heaven
Q5.
What does Sangha Day commemorate?
Correct answer: An event where over 1250 arhats spontaneously came to give thanks to the Buddha
The day the Sangha was created
The day women were allowed to enter into the Sangha
Q6.
Which festival marks the first sermon of the Buddha?
Correct answer: Dhamma Day
Sangha Day
Vesak