Year 9

Buddhist Practice

In today's lesson, we will be looking at Buddhist practices. How do Buddhists practise their faith at home and in the temple?

Year 9

Buddhist Practice

In today's lesson, we will be looking at Buddhist practices. How do Buddhists practise their faith at home and in the temple?

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A Vihara and how the building and practices within are symbolic of Buddhist teachings and the journey of enlightenment.

Equipment

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

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which symbol/sound is used for meditation?
Dhamma
Correct answer: Om
Swastika
Q2.
What is the final Noble Truth?
In life we suffer
Correct answer: The Eightfold path
There is a way out of suffering
Q3.
Which Hindu story (allegory) is told to explain how the mind can get out of control?
The Allegory of The Cave
Correct answer: The Allegory of The Chariot
The Allegory of The Mustard Seed
Q4.
What causes humans to lose control of their minds according to Buddhism?
Correct answer: Desire and Ignorance
Lack of focus
Skandhas
Q5.
When meditating you must stop all your thoughts
Correct answer: False
True
Q6.
What is the term for the halfway point between extremes?
Dhamma
Eightfold Path
Correct answer: The Middle way

6 Questions

Q1.
Do Buddhists worship the Buddha?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q2.
Where is prayer most common?
Europe, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand
Correct answer: In Sri Lanka and other Asian countries
Q3.
What is a Puja in Buddhism?
Correct answer: A devotional ritual
A special prayer
An offering to God
Q4.
Which of these is a mantra?
Dhammapada
Dukkha
Correct answer: Om
Q5.
Why do Buddhists bow to the Buddha?
Because he is their God
Correct answer: Because in Asia bowing is a sign of respect and they are showing respect to him
Because they think he is the most important person in the world
Q6.
What does a vihara symbolise?
How humans suffer
Nirvana
Correct answer: The journey towards enlightenment