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Buddhist Dhamma
I can explain the meaning of the Buddhist Dhamma and why it is important for Buddhists.
New
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Year 7
Buddhist Dhamma
I can explain the meaning of the Buddhist Dhamma and why it is important for Buddhists.
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Key learning points
- The Buddhist Dhamma is the universal truth common to all individuals, at all times.
- The Universal Truths are anicca, anatta and dukkha.
- This truth was proclaimed by Siddhartha Gautama.
- Dhamma is contained within the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Keywords
Buddha - refers to the historical Buddha who achieved enlightenment
The Eightfold Path - the practices that can lead to the end of suffering and rebirth
The Four Noble Truths - explanation of the Buddha’s teachings on suffering
The Universal Truths - refers to a truth or belief that relates to all beings within the world and beyond
Common misconception
The Buddha is God.
The Buddha is a historical figure.
Sensistive content: This lesson makes reference to the lack of a permanent self (anatta) and suffering (dukka), which could raise questions or discussions around death.
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the Hindu term for a person's soul or spirit?
samsara
artha
Q2.
What is the Hindu term used to describe the cycle of birth, life and death?
Brahman
moksha
reincarnation
Q3.
Which definition best describes the meaning of the dharmic term 'karma'?
liberation or freedom from samsara
eternal law or truth
the cycle of rebirth
Q4.
What is the name of the life aim in Hindu Dharma that means success, wealth and prosperity?
Q5.
In Buddhism, how is 'Dhamma' interpreted?
as the true essence of all living things
as the practice of living with a good moral code and honouring God
Q6.
Siddhartha Gautama was born into which religious royal family?
a Buddhist royal family
a Sikh royal family
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is not one of the three Universal Truths?
anicca
anatta
Q2.
What does the Buddhist term 'dukkha' mean?
that nothing is permanent
that there is no fixed self
Q3.
How many Noble Truths are there?
three
eight
Q4.
What does the second Noble Truth identify?
how to follow the middle way
how to end suffering
that all life involves suffering
Q5.
Fill in the gap to complete this Buddhist term: the ' fold Path'.
Q6.
The practice of speaking truthfully is linked to which part of the Eightfold Path?
right view
right action
right livelihood
right mindfulness
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