What do you already know

about Buddhism?

Talk to your partner and share the things

you already know about Buddhism.
 Buddhism Fact Recap
The Buddha-The Buddha was a man called Siddhartha Gautama.
His family was very rich. As he went through life, he realised what was
important in life and he gave up his riches.
The Buddha is not a god but Buddhists believe that he was a very wise
teacher.

Meditation – Buddhists try to focus their thoughts on becoming

peaceful by meditating. This is how they understand the
Buddha’s teachings.

Dharma – This word is often used to refer to the Buddha’s

teachings.

Karma – Buddhists believe that everything we do has a

consequence: Good actions give you good karma, bad actions
give you bad karma.
 What is Nirvana Day?

Nirvana Day is celebrated by Buddhists on either 8th or 15th February.

Nirvana Day is also known as Parinirvana Day and is a Buddhist festival that
is celebrated every year.

Buddhists remember the death of the Buddha,

which happened in 483 BCE.

Buddhists commemorate the

Buddha’s death because
they believe that he reached
Nirvana when he died at the
age of 80.
 Why do Buddhists remember
Buddha’s Death?
Buddhists commemorate the Buddha’s death because they believe that he reached
Nirvana when he died at the age of 80.

Talk About It
What do you
think Nirvana
might be?

Nirvana is a state of complete

understanding, when no more
suffering can be experienced.
 How is Nirvana Day Celebrated?

Buddhists may
spendvisit
timea meditating.
Buddhist place of worship, called a temple.
 How is Nirvana Day Celebrated?

In monasteries, where Buddhist People visit the monastery and

monks live, Nirvana Day is bring presents such as money,
treated as a social occasion. food or clothes for the monks.
 How is Nirvana Day Celebrated?
Buddhists may make offerings to a statue of the Buddha. This means that they
will put something by the statue of Buddha and leave it as a gift to him.
Buddhists might offer something like water, flowers, incense, perfume or
food.
 What gift would you offer to Buddha
on Nirvana Day?
Have a think about what you might offer to Buddha on Nirvana Day.
Maybe you can draw a picture of it.