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    The document provides an overview of some key aspects of Buddhism. It explains that Buddhists follow the Five Moral Precepts of non-harming, non-stealing, sexual responsibility, truthful and sober speech. Buddhists also follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, who lived in India in the 6th century BCE and gained enlightenment about how to overcome suffering in the world. Buddhists believe that by following the Buddha's teachings, they too can achieve enlightenment and be freed from suffering. The document outlines some of the major teachings and paths one can take in Buddhism, such as becoming

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    The document provides an overview of some key aspects of Buddhism. It explains that Buddhists follow the Five Moral Precepts of non-harming, non-stealing, sexual responsibility, truthful and sober speech. Buddhists also follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, who lived in India in the 6th century BCE and gained enlightenment about how to overcome suffering in the world. Buddhists believe that by following the Buddha's teachings, they too can achieve enlightenment and be freed from suffering. The document outlines some of the major teachings and paths one can take in Buddhism, such as becoming

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    What is the religion?

    What is Buddhism all about?


    Learning objectives:
    1. To understand what the ‘5 moral precepts’ are.
    2. To being to explore the origins of Buddhism.

    Starter:

    1. Make a list of five things that


    make you lastingly happy.

    2. What might limit your


    happiness? What could
    happen to the things that
    make you happy?
    Five rules of Buddhism
    Five Moral Precepts
    All Buddhists try to live by the
    Five Moral Precepts which
    mean refraining from:

    1. Harming living things


    2. Taking what is not given
    3. Sexual misconduct
    4. Lying or gossip
    5. Taking intoxicating Who came up
    substances e.g. drugs or
    drink
    with these?
    Who is the Buddha?
    Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called
    Siddhartha Gautama, the BUDDHA.

    He lived in India in the 6thcentury BCE. Buddha is not


    his name but a special title as he has gained
    enlightenment.
    Enlightenment

    Enlightenment is a special
    understanding, realising the
    truth about how things are.

    Buddhists believe that the


    world is imperfect. They
    think that ‘Buddha’ found
    the answer to why this is
    and so can over come it.

    What is enlightenment?
    Who is the Buddha?
    Buddhists believe that by
    following the teachings
    of the Buddha they too
    can gain enlightenment.

    Buddhists do not believe


    in an all powerful God,
    they do not believe that
    Buddha himself was
    more important than a
    normal human being.
    What did the Buddha teach?
    The Buddha’s teachings are
    written down in the
    “Dhammapada” or path of
    wisdom.

    The Buddha only advised


    that if you wanted to be free
    of suffering then you could
    follow his teachings, if not,
    so be it!
    Copy out the diagram above.
    Which do you think is the most important path to follow?
    Buddhism is a choice
    If you want, you can follow the Buddha’s teachings and live your daily life but
    incorporate meditation in to it. (Lay Buddhist)

    If you want, you can throw yourself totally in to the religion and become a monk or
    nun (you must shave your hair off, sever ties with your family and friends and wear
    orange clothes) – (ordained Buddhist).
    What do you think?
    1. Do you agree with the pathways described in
    Buddhist teachings?

    2. Would you add anything else in to help


    reduce suffering?

    3. Would you consider incorporating any


    Buddhist guidance into your own life?
    • What were the 5 things that Buddha saw
    when he left the palace and what did each tell
    him about life?
    Due next lesson- June 10,2019

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