Year 9

Denominations

In this lesson, we will trace some of the history of India and see what happened to the Buddha's teachings after he died.

Year 9

Denominations

In this lesson, we will trace some of the history of India and see what happened to the Buddha's teachings after he died.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. How Buddhim travelled from Indian to Sri Lanka etc.
  2. How the vehicles were created and the differences between denominations.

Equipment

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

Content guidance

  • Contains conflict or violence.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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9 Questions

Q1.
Which symbol/sound is used for mediation?
Dhamma
Correct answer: Om
Swastika
Q2.
What does karma mean?
Correct answer: Action
Mindfulness
Suffering
Q3.
Which tradition celebrates the anniversaries of the Buddha as separate events and festivals?
Correct answer: Mahayana tradition
Therevada
Vajrayana
Q4.
How old was the Buddha when he died?
45
Correct answer: 80
88
Q5.
What does Parinirvana refer to?
Becoming enlightened
Correct answer: Complete Nirvana
Heaven
Q6.
What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?
Enlightenment
Correct answer: Mindfulness
Yoga
Q7.
What does Karuna mean?
Awareness
Correct answer: Compassion
Loving kindness
Q8.
What does Metta mean?
Compassion
Correct answer: Loving kindness
Suffering
Q9.
What causes humans to lose control of their minds according to Buddhism?
Correct answer: Desire and Ignorance
Lack of focus
Skandhas

7 Questions

Q1.
How many main denominations of Buddhism are there?
Five
There is only one
Correct answer: Two
Q2.
Which is older, Mahayana or Theravada?
Mahayana
Correct answer: Theravada
Q3.
Apart from the different kingdoms in India, where did the Buddha visit?
China
Correct answer: Sri Lanka
Tibet
Q4.
Which group invaded India and destroyed most of the Buddhist statues in Central Asia?
The Arabs
The Huns
Correct answer: The Turks
Q5.
Did Buddhism survive in India?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q6.
Where are you most likely to see Theravada Buddhists?
China
India
Correct answer: SE Asia
Q7.
Where are you most likely to find Mahayana Buddhism?
Correct answer: China
India
Pakistan