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The Buddha through the eyes of devotees
I can explain multiple ways the Buddha is significant to devotees.
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Year 8
The Buddha through the eyes of devotees
I can explain multiple ways the Buddha is significant to devotees.
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Key learning points
- Some Buddhists use the Buddha as a role model.
- The Buddha was a teacher that taught important teachings (dhamma), including answering some key philosophical questions.
- The Buddha is the third of the three jewels.
- The Buddha image (Buddharupa) is an important part of Buddhist worship.
- The Jataka tales contain important messages.
Keywords
Jataka tales - the Jataka tales are a collection of stories about the past lives of the Buddha
Buddharupa - a statue or model of an enlightened being
Devotee - a strong believer
Common misconception
Devotees worship the Buddharupa.
The Buddharupa is a focal point and reminder of the Buddha's great qualities and ability to attain enlightenment.
The teacher could extend the learning on Buddharupas and look at different mudras. Students could explore the meanings behind the different hand poses.
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6 Questions
Q1.
In which country would you find the village of Lumbini?
Bodh Gaya
Thailand
India
Q2.
In Buddhism, what is the site of Bodh Gaya famous for?
it is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama
it is the location where Siddhartha Gautama lived as an ascetic
it is the place of Siddhartha Gautama's first sermon
Q3.
'Bodh Gaya' means 'place of '.
Q4.
Why do most Buddhists practice meditation?
it is how Siddhartha relaxed when he lived as a prince
Siddhartha learnt how to meditate when he lived as an ascetic
Q5.
In which continent are you most likely to see huge statues of the Buddha?
Europe
North America
South America
Australasia
Q6.
Why are there different interpretations of Siddhartha Gautama's life story?
the stories were written when Siddhartha was growing up
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which word means 'a statue or model of an enlightened being'?
Q2.
What is the name of the Buddhist collection of stories about the past lives of the Buddha?
Dhamma tales
Buddha tales
Sangha tales
Q3.
What is a devotee?
an atheist
an agnostic
Q4.
What does the story of the monkey king teach Buddhists about how to behave?
it teaches Buddhists to be selfish
Q5.
Why might Buddharupas be used by Buddhists?
they help focus the mind when trying to sleep
they remind Buddhists to be competitive
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