the path that falls between the two extremes of luxury and poverty

Siddhartha: craving and suffering

Religious education

In this unit pupils are introduced to Buddhism. They focus on the significance of the figure of Siddhartha Buddha. They will examine stories of his life before considering his meaning for devotees today. They will learn about key concepts of dhamma and impermanence.

Buddhists: who was the Buddha and what does he mean for Buddhists?

What is the name of the way that falls between the two extremes of luxury and poverty?

Put the Four Noble Truths in the correct order.

living with self-discipline and the denial of luxury

What was the fourth sight seen by Siddhartha? 

Which key word means 'a prediction of what will happen in the future'?

After the four sights, why did Siddhartha leave the palace? 

Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince in Lumbini, now in Nepal. 

After Siddhartha's birth, an astrologer named Asita prophesied about his future.

Asita prophesied that he would become a great king or a great religious teacher.

Siddhartha’s father, King Suddhodhana, heard the prophecy and was worried.

The king made sure that his son never encountered pain or suffering. 

Siddhartha left the palace with Channa, his charioteer. 

Siddhartha saw the four sights. These had a big impact upon his life. 

Put the story of the early life of Siddhartha in the correct order. 

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

Siddhartha: craving and suffering

Lesson outcome

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