To look at all the ways that Buddhism has influenced modern culture - music, films, mindfulness, books, exercise. To consider which is the best contribution of Buddhism to the 21st century - bringing in the teachings from previous lessons

Looking at Ninians Smart’s 7 dimensions of religion and evaluating whether Buddhism has each dimension. Then comparing Buddhism as a worldview with their own worldview, and therefore questioning whether Buddhism is a worldview or a religion, or both!

The second lesson in Buddhism as a worldview, introducing the Buddha. Questioning the historicity of Buddha and looking at him through an historical, theological and philosophical lens. Considering the understanding of the Buddha within Hindu Dharma. Then there is a quick overview of his teachings. Culminates to an introduction of the three refuges and children to use a personal lens to consider their 3 refuges

This lesson explores four stories of the Buddha The blindmen and the elephant Two monks and the woman Monkey King and swan Middle Way sitar It also sets a homework to listen the The RE Podcast and the episode on the Middle way which links this concept to the teachings of the Buddha from last lesson in a really short and accessible way!

An introductory lesson to Buddhism as a world view looking through a sociological lens. How many Buddhists are there, where in the world are they? What different Buddhists schools are there, and why are some Buddhists monks. Culminates in the question ‘How do we know not all Buddhists are the same?’

Keywords, Summary of main points of scheme of work, structured around the Three Refuges Some questions children can use to test their understanding

A lesson to consider what the secret to happiness is. Looking at happiness from a sociological and philosophical lens. Comparing GDP to GNH - case study of Bhutan, the linking this to the teachings of the Buddha. Also provides an opportunity for children to spend time colouring a mandalas while listening to soothing music. You could destroy these after to emphasise non-attachment,