Year 5 - Religious education
The idea of a Buddha
Buddhists: who was the Buddha and what does he mean for Buddhists?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils are introduced to Buddhism. They focus on the significance of the figure of Siddhartha Buddha. They will examine stories of his life before considering his meaning for devotees today. They will learn about key concepts of dhamma and impermanence.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the term Buddha and the fact that Buddhists can be found throughout the world.
Key Notes
- The term Buddha means 'enlightened one'.
- Many Buddhists trace their tradition back to Siddhartha Gautama, often called 'the Buddha'.
- Buddhism originated in India and spread into Asia and around the world.
- We can better understand the diversity in Buddhist worldviews by looking at different photographs.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Buddha: refers to the 'enlightened one'
- enlightened one: a person who has been freed from ignorance
- Siddartha Gautama: the founder of Buddhism; he became known as 'the Buddha'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Buddhists can only be found in Asia.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The term Buddha means 'enlightened one'. Many Buddhists trace their tradition back to Siddhartha Gautama, often called 'the Buddha'.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Buddha'
refers to the 'enlightened one'.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Buddhists can only be found in Asia. Correction: Buddhism started in Asia, but there are Buddhists throughout the world today.
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