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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- 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.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of the thought experiment devised by Peter Singer?
The Cat in the Hat
The Ghost in the Machine
Q2.
What does karma Mean?
Mindfulness
Suffering
Q3.
What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?
Enlightenment
Yoga
Q4.
What does Karuna mean?
Awareness
Loving Kindness
Q5.
What does Metta mean?
Compassion
Suffering
6 Questions
Q1.
Which festival celebrates the Birth and life of the Buddha?
Dhamma Day
Paranirvana Day
Q2.
Which tradition celebrates Anniversaries of the Buddha as separate events and festivals?
Therevada
Vajrayana
Q3.
How old was the Buddha when he died?
45
88
Q4.
What does Parinirvana refer to?
Becoming Enlightened
Heaven
Q5.
What does Sangha Day commemorate?
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?
Sangha Day
Vesak