also known as ‘the Middle Way,’ it includes the way to wisdom and mental training

a state of wisdom that enables total clarity and understanding of the truths of existence

an important part of the Buddha’s teachings, explaining the truth about existence

liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

a Buddhist source of wisdom and authority

The Four Noble Truths: the Eightfold Path

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

Another name for the Eightfold Path is the {{}} Way.

The teachings on the Eightfold {{}} can be found in the Dhammapada.

It provides guidance on how to live ethically and wisely.

It ensures they will be reborn as a higher being.

How does the Eightfold Path help Buddhists?

Which of the following is an example of Right livelihood?

put effort into developing positive thoughts and avoiding negative ones

try to work as hard as possible in any job

What does Right effort encourage Buddhists to do?

to achieve enlightenment and reach Nirvana

What is the ultimate goal of following the Eightfold Path?

The Three Poisons: greed, hatred, and {{}} are the root causes of suffering in Buddhism.

The Three Poisons are often depicted on the Tibetan {{}} of Life.

by practising compassion and non-violence

According to the Buddha, how should hatred be overcome?

by avoiding difficult questions about life

How might a Buddhist try to overcome ignorance?

they are the only way to achieve enlightenment

they are seen as the main causes of suffering

Why are the Three Poisons important in Buddhism?

giving to charity and practising generosity

Which of these actions would a Buddhist take to reduce the influence of greed?

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

The Four Noble Truths: the Eightfold Path

Lesson outcome

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