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    The document provides an introduction to Buddhism, including its key figures like Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, and core teachings such as the Five Moral Precepts, the eightfold path, and concepts of enlightenment, samsara, and nirvana. Buddhism seeks to understand the causes of suffering and find a path to reduce suffering for oneself and others through following the Buddha's teachings on morality, meditation, and wisdom. Followers can incorporate Buddhist principles into their daily lives to varying degrees, from observing the Five Precepts to fully ordaining as a monk or nun.

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    What is the religion?

    Introduction to Buddhism
    L.O. – Starter –
    To learn background On your own:
    information on Buddhism Compile an individual list
    including the Five Moral of six things that make you
    Precepts and the eightfold path. lastingly happy.

    Discuss in pairs:
    What might limit your
    happiness? What could
    happen to the things that
    make you happy?
    Big think
    If we all want to be happy why is there so much
    suffering in the world?
    1. What causes suffering?
    2. What can we do to prevent ourselves and
    others from suffering?
    Rules for living
    Create 5 rules for living that you would introduce to keep
    everyone happy.

    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.

    Think about what makes other people unhappy, e.g. Why


    might someone feel hurt?
    Five Moral Precepts
    All Buddhists undertake to live by the Five Moral
    Precepts which mean refraining from:

    1. Harming living things


    2. Taking what is not given
    3. Sexual misconduct
    4. Lying or gossip
    5. Taking intoxicating substances e.g. drugs or drink

    Who came up with these?


    Who is the Buddha?
    Buddhists follow the teachings of a
    man called Siddhartha Gautama,
    the BUDDHA.

    He lived in India in the 6thcentury


    BCE. Buddha is not his name but a
    special title as he has gained
    enlightenment.
    ENLIGHTENMENT is a special
    understanding, realising the truth
    about how things are.

    Buddhists believe that the world is


    imperfect but the Buddha found
    the answer to why this is and so
    can over come it.
    Who is the Buddha?
    Buddhists believe that by
    following the teachings of
    the Buddha they too can
    gain enlightenment.

    Buddhists do not believe in an


    all powerful God, they do
    not believe that Buddha
    himself was more important
    than a normal human being.

    He was important because he


    had reached enlightenment.
    Who is the Buddha?
    Buddhists believe that
    when they die they will
    be reborn unless they
    reach enlightenment
    (SAMSARA).

    Buddhists try to break


    this cycle and reach
    NIRVANA. This is the
    end of imperfection
    and the state of
    perfect peace.
    Who is the Buddha?
    The Buddha started on a life of teaching
    as he wanted to help other people
    achieve enlightenment.
    Who is the Buddha?
    Quick Quiz:

    1. What do Buddhists believe about God?


    2. What do Buddhists mean when they say enlightenment?
    3. Who was the Buddha?
    What did the Buddha teach?
    The Buddha’s teachings are written down in the
    “Dhammapada” or path of wisdom.
    • The Buddha only advised that if you wanted
    to be free of suffering then you could follow
    his teachings, if not, so be it!
    Copy out the diagram above.
    Which do you think is the most important path to follow?
    Buddhism is a choice

    If you want, you


    can throw
    yourself totally in
    If you want, you to the religion
    can follow the and become a
    Buddha’s teachings monk or nun
    and live your daily (you must shave
    life but incorporate your hair off,
    meditation in to it. sever ties with
    (Lay Buddhist) your family and
    friends and wear
    orange clothes) –
    (ordained
    Buddhist).
    What do you think?
    1. Do you agree with the pathways described in
    Buddhist teachings?

    2. Would you add anything else in to help


    reduce suffering?

    3. Would you consider incorporating any


    Buddhist guidance into your own life?

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