Lesson powerpoint on the historical development of Buddhism in China and Japan. Accompanying revision resources.

A starter activity for A level Philosophy & Ethics students as part of the Virtue Ethics topic to help them explore their understanding of the Golden Mean. I would usually give them the activity sheet without the options first to test their vocabulary.

Overview of Pure Land Buddhism used in A level lessons. Brings together all notes in one place. Includes question sheet for notes.

Powerpoint resources used in A Level Buddhism lessons that combines all notes in one place. Includes two question sheets on King Milinda

Resource used in A level Buddhism lessons. Combination of all notes in one powerpoint to provide overview and opportunity for reflection,

Resource used as part of investigation into Mahayana Buddhist Scriptures in A level Religious Studies. Combines notes in one powerpoint resource.

Overview of the concepts of anicca, anatta and dukkha. Draws all notes in one place, with different approaches to the concepts to help students make sense of them. Very good as introduction to Buddhist teaching and Buddhist philosophy.

Lesson resource used in A level Buddhism lessons. Combination of notes in one powerpoint resource. Good for note-taking and opportunity for reflection

Overview of the Pali Canon used in Edexcel A Level Philosophy, Ethics and Belief in the Buddhism unit. Combines notes in one powerpoint resource. Great for note taking. Opportunities for discussion and reflection on what has been covered. Allow students to explore the three sutas separately. Includes a card sort activity on the importance of the Pali Canon as a starter activity for a possible essay question.

Overview of Theravad Buddhism used in A level Buddhism lessons. Combination of all notes in one powerpoint resource to provide opportunit for note-taking and discussion. Includes paired activity exploring possible exam questions and question sheet using topics from the Edexcel A level specification

This workbook was designed for my A level group who are studying Buddhism as part of following the Edexcel A level Religious Studies specification (Year 12). With no textbook to use, I wrote a series of questions for each topic that would cover the requirements of the specification and provide students with notes to revise from. It also encouraged independent learning. I would ask students to complete a number of questions prior to each lesson for discussion. There are blank sheets on which I would get my students to stick exam questions from the specimen papers.

This workbook was designed for my A level group who are studying Buddhism as part of following the Edexcel A level Religious Studies specification (Year 12). The questions included cover Meditation and areas of the specification relevant to this unit. With no textbook to use, I wrote a series of questions for each topic that would cover the requirements of the specification and provide students with notes to revise from. It also encouraged independent learning. I would ask students to complete a number of questions prior to each lesson for discussion. There are blank sheets on which I would get my students to stick exam questions from the specimen papers.

Overview of the Bodhisattva Doctrine as part of Edexcel A level Philosophy, Ethics and Belief course. Brings all notes into one place.

Powerpont resource on the Dharma used in A level Buddhism lessons drawing all notes into one place.

Overview of the events leading up to the Buddha’s renunciation: Pre-existence of the Buddha Birth of Gautama Upbringing Four Sights Renunciation Combination of notes all in one powerpoint presentation with opportunity for reflection. Includes notes on the birth of the Buddha from Cush, Harvey and Gethin.

Powerpoint resource used in A level Buddhism lessons drawing all notes on the Death of the Buddha and Paranirvana.

Resource used in A level Buddhism lessons bringing all notes together in one powerpoint. Great for note-taking. Opportunity for reflection and discussion. Includes a question sheet on the ministry of the Buddha for revision

Oveview of the Four Noble Truths used in A level Buddhism lessons. Starting point for note-taking and opportunity for reflection.

Lesson resources used in A level Religious Studies. Overview of the Sangha in Buddhism as part of the Three Refuges. Combines notes in one powerpoint for note-taking and discussion.

Overview of the principles of Buddhism meditation. Used with A level Buddhism students as an introduction before looking at meditation practices. Great for background notes with opportunity for discussion and reflection. Includes question sheet on The Foundations of Buddhism (Gethin) and An Introduction to Buddhism (Harvey)