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The idea of a Buddha
I can explain the term Buddha and the fact that Buddhists can be found throughout the world.
New
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Year 5
The idea of a Buddha
I can explain the term Buddha and the fact that Buddhists can be found throughout the world.
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Key learning points
- The term Buddha means 'enlightened one'.
- Many Buddhists trace their tradition back to Siddhartha Gautama, often called 'the Buddha'.
- Buddhism originated in India and spread into Asia and around the world.
- We can better understand the diversity in Buddhist worldviews by looking at different photographs.
Keywords
Buddha - refers to the 'enlightened one'
Enlightened one - a person who has been freed from ignorance
Siddartha Gautama - the founder of Buddhism; he became known as 'the Buddha'
Common misconception
Buddhists can only be found in Asia.
Buddhism started in Asia, but there are Buddhists throughout the world today.
Find out if there is a Buddhist temple or community in your area or research whether there are any Buddhist activities locally.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
According to the Bible, who taught using parables?
Abraham
Moses
Buddha
Q2.
The Mool Mantar is a statement of belief for which religion?
Islam
Hindu Dharma
Buddhism
Q3.
Who do Muslims believe the Qur'an was revealed to?
Q4.
Which of the below was a key message in the ancient Hindu story of the Ramayana?
God creating the universe
how to care for the environment
Q5.
Match the names given to God or the supreme being with the correct religions.
Islam
Christianity
Hindu Dharma
Sikhi
Q6.
Match the holy texts below to the correct religions.
Sikhi
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
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5 Questions
Q1.
Who is the historic founder of Buddhism?
Guru Nanak
Jesus
the Prophet Muhammad
Q2.
The title 'Buddha' means the ' one'.
Q3.
What does the term 'enlightened one' mean?
a person who has been chosen by God
a person who knows the truth about God
Q4.
Other than a Buddhist temple, where might you see statues of the Buddha in the UK?
in a Hindu mandir (temple)
in a Sikh gurdwara
Q5.
How do Buddhists see the Buddha?
as God
as a messenger of God