Year 9
The Four Noble Truths
In this lesson, we will be looking at what is considered to be the most important teaching of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths. During this lesson we will question what the noble truths are and how they link to other important ideas in Buddhism.
Year 9
The Four Noble Truths
In this lesson, we will be looking at what is considered to be the most important teaching of the Buddha: The Four Noble Truths. During this lesson we will question what the noble truths are and how they link to other important ideas in Buddhism.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- What are the four noble truths and why was it a significant revelation in Buddhism?
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is not a deity in Hinduism?
Brahma
Shiva
Vishnu
Q2.
Which of these is not a mark of existence?
Anatta
Annica
Dukkha
Q3.
Which of these is a Skanda?
Dukkha
Karma
Q4.
Which of these is a type of suffering?
Karma
Vedas
Q5.
What do you need to make sure you do in a 4 mark question? (select 2)
Add lots of examples
5 Questions
Q1.
When did the Buddha first teach The Four Noble Truths?
When he left the palace to search for the truth
When he returned back home to the palace
Q2.
What is the First Noble Truth?
There are different types of pain
We suffer because we crave things
Q3.
The Second Noble Truth is about how to stop suffering
True
Q4.
What is the Third Noble truth?
In life we suffer
The way out of suffering is the Middle Way
Q5.
The Forth Noble Truth teaches people how avoid unnecessary suffering
False