Year 8 - Religious education
Dhamma - skilful actions
Buddhism: how significant are the three jewels to Buddhists?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils study the life of Siddhartha Gautama and reflect on his significance as a figue for devotees. They build on their understanding of dharma by examining dharma as skilful action. Finally they examine diversity in monastic life.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how beliefs about the Dhamma impact Buddhist practices.
Key Notes
- The Dhamma helps Buddhists to develop skilful actions and to avoid unskilful actions.
- Dependent origination means that nothing is dependent or without cause.
- Developing the four virtues (Brahmaviharas) is a skilful action.
Vocabulary To Learn
- dependent origination: nothing is independent or without cause
- Brahmaviharas: four virtuous qualities that develop a peaceful and compassionate heart towards all beings
- skilful action: rooted in generosity, compassion and understanding
- unskilful action: rooted in craving, hatred and ignorance
- virtues: positive qualities
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Buddhists find it easy to develop skilful actions.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Dhamma helps Buddhists to develop skilful actions and to avoid unskilful actions. Dependent origination means that nothing is dependent or without cause.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'dependent origination'
nothing is independent or without cause.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Buddhists find it easy to develop skilful actions. Correction: All Buddhists have to work at developing these skills.
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