Includes: Posters Notices ’Do not disturb’ sign Instructions Introduction to Meditation Worksheet (to be used with listed YouTube videos) and a ‘sponsored meditation’ fundraising worksheet. If you would like any advice on running such a club please feel free to message me.

This is the second in a series of lessons on Buddhism for GCSE level students for the 'Beliefs, Teachings & Practices' section of the course [section A]. It is suitable for all exam-boards. The complete series of GCSE Budhism lessons, as well as learning mats, PLCs and revision sessions can be downloaded at our TES Shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86 Lesson 2 deals with: The Dhamma   • The meaning of the term Dhamma (eternal law and Buddha’s teachings) • The Dhamma as one of the Three Jewels • The Three Marks of Existence and their meaning: • Dukkha • Impermanence (anicca/anitya) • No fixed self or soul (anatta/anataman) • The significance of the three marks of existence for Buddhists • Issues related to the Dhamma, including the importance of Dhamma for Buddhists in the modern world • Common and divergent emphases placed on the Dhamma by different Buddhist groups,including different definitions of the Dhamma • Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups Sources: • Dhammacakkappavattana sutta (Setting the Wheel of the Dhamma in motion) • Dhammapada 35–36 and 334–336 • Nandakovada Sutta 7–10 • The Tibetan Wheel of Life The Download includes: -A PPT Containing a Full Lesson (with assessment) -A complete lesson plan covering: objectives, key-words, differentiation, and lesson timeline. -A worksheet -Two videos: one outlining Buddhist beliefs by Thich Nhat Han, one about The Three Jewels -A Homework Task Once you see the high-quality of this lesson, please download our other lessons as a part of this GCSE Buddhism course from our shop: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/godwin86

This lesson is for revising key-words, it is useful for any subject that features key-words. It requires colour A4 printing. It includes: -A PPT with full instructions for the game and 2 x AfL slides -A printable game board (2 players) The game is easily customisable: simply change the task stated on the PPT (different square colours are associated with different revision activities). Note: There is a larger, A3 version available with more spaces (which takes a whole lesson for two players) here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/key-word-revision-board-game-template-ppt-afl-full-revision-lesson-for-any-subject-a3-11415361

This video worksheet session covers the topic of 'Buddhism in Britain and Around the World': it highlights the nature of Buddhism in Britain as well as providing cross-cultural comparisons. It is a complete lesson that, whilst very flexible, can last for over an hour if needs be. This lesson is one of a 10-part series of KS3 video-learning lessons for the religion of Buddhism. You can save money by buying the complete set by clicking the link below. It is a perfect 'instant lesson' and is useful both to RE specialists and as an emergency cover lesson led by non-specialists: all you need to do is print out one of the included worksheets and run the PowerPoint! Aside from links to carefully selected videos; this download includes: -a full lesson PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) -AfL tasks -SIX video-learning worksheets (.doc or .pdf) -A detailed lesson plan (and a slightly amended version for cover teachers) The worksheets are specially designed 'Video-Learning Worksheets' that structure students' learning whilst they use documentary evidence to research a subject: three of the worksheets are A4 and the other 3 A3 size (all double-sided!). Our video-learning sessions are also useful for GCSE Religious Studies classes. Since we provide a selection of video-links for each topic it is easy to differentiate for your class: you can even use your own videos in conjunction with the video-learning worksheets provided. Positive reviews are warmly welcome! ------------------------------------- The contents of this page, the download, and all included materials are copyrighted by Adam Godwin (2017) ____________________ System Requirements: Internet Access Access to YouTube Microsoft Office (PowerPoint & Word) 512MB Ram 1.5GHZ Processor Teachers are advised to use a VPN to ensure unhindered access to YouTube videos. ____________________