the three divisions of the Eightfold Path: ethics, meditation, and wisdom

the belief that individuals can achieve a state of perfect peace where they experience liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

moral principles that inform behaviour and attitudes

a spiritual experience that opens a person up to the highest state of consciousness

6. The Threefold Way

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

What are the three categories of the Threefold Way?

Which aspect belongs to the category of ethics (sila)?

It helps them develop focus and awareness.

It teaches them to memorise Buddhist scriptures.

How does meditation (samadhi) help Buddhists?

What is the main focus of wisdom (panna)?

Buddhists can practice each section separately.

The Threefold Way helps Buddhists reach enlightenment.

Which statement about the Threefold Way is true?

Each element is isolated and does not affect the others.

Each element strengthens the others and is interconnected.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the elements on the path to nirvana (nibbana)?

Match each aspect of the Eightfold Path with its description.

Simultaneously, as all parts are interconnected.

According to Buddhist teachings, how should Buddhists practice the Eightfold Path?

to help Buddhists develop wisdom, ethical behaviour, and mental discipline

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Eightfold Path?

Which action follows the principle of Right Action?

understanding the Buddha’s teachings, especially the Four Noble Truths

The goal of Right {{ }} is to train the mind through meditation and deep focus.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

6. The Threefold Way

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.