Who Was Buddha?

#TheCompleteSeries6lessons

This engaging series of R.E. lessons for KS1 comes with lesson plans with a choice of learning activity, differentiated worksheets, colourful slides and a whole range of other teaching resources.

#Lesson1SiddharthaGautama

This lesson introduces the prince Siddhartha and tells the story of how he became the Buddha. Children will begin to learn about some of the principal teachings of Buddhism as well as retell the story of the Buddha in their own words.

#Lesson2Statues

Children will look closely at different statues of Buddha to identify common features and learn about their meaning. They will also learn about why Buddha statues are an important focal point for Buddhist worship.

#Lesson3Parables

In this lesson, children will learn about parables and their meanings through exploring an ancient Buddhist story from the Jataka.

#Lesson4BeKind

Children will be introduced to some of the guiding principles taught by the Buddha. They will go on to think about some of the things which Buddhists might do to live their lives according to these principals.

#Lesson5Worship

This lesson begins by asking children to identify features of Buddhist temples around the world. They will go on to learn about shrines and how they serve as a focal point for Buddhist worship and meditation.

#Lesson6Vesak

In this exciting lesson, children will learn all about how Vesak is celebrated by Buddhists around the world. They will go on to recreate Buddhist artfacts or meals that form part of this annual celebration.

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