the nature of all beings, which means that all beings can become enlightened/reach Buddhahood

Human personality in Mahayana tradition

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.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the belief that the self is permanent and unchanging

What does the term 'sunyata' mean in Mahayana Buddhism?

Which concept in Mahayana Buddhism refers to the belief that every individual has the potential to become a Buddha?

the parable of the Blind Men and the Elephant

Which parable from the Lotus Sutra is used to illustrate the importance of removing distractions in order to realise your Buddha-nature?

The belief that helping others to achieve enlightenment is an important goal for Mahayana Buddhists, is linked to the concept of {{}}.

The Buddhist teaching that all things depend on other conditions and causes is known as {{}}.

The teaching that there is no permanent ‘self’ and that individuals are made up of changing elements is known as {{}}.

The Five Aggregates are constantly changing, and none of them are {{}}.

The Five Aggregates are form, sensation, __________, mental formations and consciousness.

Theravada Buddhism is known as the 'school of the {{}}'.

The teaching of the Five Aggregates helps Buddhists to {{}}.

Which of these is **not** one of the Five Aggregates?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Human personality in Mahayana tradition

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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