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

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.

Islam and Buddhism: beliefs

Which of these is part of the 'ethics' section of the Threefold Way?

The Threefold Way is a simplified version of the Eightfold Path, divided into three sections: ethics, meditation, and {{}}.

training the mind to develop concentration

Which of these best describes the role of meditation (samadhi) in the Threefold Way?

Which of these is part of the wisdom (panna) section of the Threefold Way?

it helps Buddhists gain good kamma and reduce suffering

it teaches Buddhists how to meditate correctly

it encourages Buddhists to isolate themselves from others

It allows Buddhists to focus only on personal enlightenment

Why is ethics (sila) important in the Threefold Way?

it encourages Buddhists to focus only on meditation

it provides a structured approach combining wisdom, ethics and meditation

it allows Buddhists to focus only on moral actions and happiness

it suggests that wisdom alone is enough for enlightenment

How does the Threefold Way help Buddhists reach enlightenment?

The final Noble Truth is known as the {{}}, and guides Buddhists towards enlightenment.

In Buddhist teachings, the animal that represents greed and selfish desire on the Wheel of Life is the {{}}.

by following each stage in order, one at a time

by practising all stages at the same time

by choosing only the easiest stages to follow

How do most Buddhists practise the Eightfold Path?

Which of these is an example of 'Right livelihood'?

In Buddhist teachings, which animal represents ignorance?

What do the Three Poisons lead to, according to Buddhist teachings?

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