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Buddhist Worship (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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Buddhist Worship (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: Case Study of The Oakland Buddha Temple Shrine Monastery Puja Chanting Beautiful Work Activity This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices. This lesson is a slightly reduced price as students work independently for about half of the lesson. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Death and Mourning Ceremonies (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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Death and Mourning Ceremonies (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: Theravadan funerals Funerals in Tibet Japanese Buddhist Funerals 12 mark Questions Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. Please see the notes in the power-points to support the teaching of your lesson. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
The Dalai Lama
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The Dalai Lama

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This is a lesson that can support the GCSE Buddhism course or it can be a general lesson to help contextualise the Dalai Lama as a spiritual and political leader. The lesson covers: Who is the Dalai Lama The challenges the Dalai Lama faces Tibetan independence The challenges of self-immolation The lesson takes 40-50 minutes to complete. Trigger warning - this lesson does refer to the self-immolation of Buddhist monks in protest of Tibetan occupation. If you are interested in more lessons consider my Buddhist beliefs bundle which includes all the content for the GCSE Buddhist Beliefs curriculum.
Wesak and Parinirvana Day (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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Wesak and Parinirvana Day (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: Festivals and Retreats Wesak significance and meaning Wesak Celebrations Three Activities Homework on Parnirvana Day This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded. If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
The Dhamma and Refuge (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)
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The Dhamma and Refuge (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)

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This lesson is suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards. It covers: The three refuges Taking refuge The importance of Dhamma A fun activity on the three jewels This is lesson 5 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Metta loving-kindness (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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Metta loving-kindness (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: What is loving kindness The four sublime states How it compares to compassion 12 mark questions Loving kindness meditation (experiential) Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. Students will need to have touched upon the four sublime states to complete this lesson. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
The five moral precepts (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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The five moral precepts (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: What are the five moral precepts 4 mark questions Ethical discussion topics This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 55 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded. If the resource was a success please do leave me a nice REVIEW :)
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Buddhist Beliefs GCSE Bundle
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Buddhist Beliefs GCSE Bundle

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This lesson covers the GCSE AQA Specification for Buddhism. Each lesson contains a starter, plenary, one or more activity, literacy and homework suggestions. I teach them at speed in 50 minutes but I suggest taking the full 55-60 minutes if possible. Some lessons have slightly more content than others and this can be spread out according to your teaching schedule. All the folders are labelled in order for download but for added clarity the suggested order for the lessons is as follows. Lesson 1 - The story of Buddha Lesson 2 - The Four Sights and Asceticism Lesson 3 - The Enlightenment Lesson 4 – Dhamma and the 3 Refuges Lesson 5 – Dependent Arising Lesson 6 – Dukkha Lesson 7 – Anicca and Anatta Lesson 8 – Buddhism Assessment (midway) Lesson 9 – The Four Noble Truths (pt 1) Lesson 10 – The Four Noble Truths (pt 2) Lesson 11- Theravada and Mahayana Lesson 12 – The Arhat and the Boddhisattva Lesson 13 – Pure Land Buddhism Lesson 14 – Buddhist Beliefs Practice Paper GCSE AQA These lessons should be supplemented with photocopies of relevant sections of the AQA Buddhism textbook or students will have a book themselves. I hope you enjoy the resources – please review if you do and I will be uploading more RE resources in the future so watch this space!
Story of Buddha Lesson and Homework (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)
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Story of Buddha Lesson and Homework (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)

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This lesson is an introduction to the story of Buddha - suitable for multiple specifications and ages year 8 upwards. It covers Buddha’s Birth Myth and Reality of the story Life of Luxury Homework - Jataka tales This is lesson 2 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Annica (Impermanence) and Anatta (Not Self) (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)
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Annica (Impermanence) and Anatta (Not Self) (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)

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This lesson covers: Awareness of Impermanance Kisa Gotami and the Mustard Seed - story Homework sheet on Anatta This is lesson 7 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)
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Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)

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This lesson covers: Key features of Theravada Tradition Key features of Mahayana Tradition The five aggregates Sunyata and the Chariot Buddha Nature Quiz This is lesson 11 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
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GCSE Buddhist Practices
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GCSE Buddhist Practices

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This lesson covers the GCSE AQA Specification for Buddhism. Each lesson contains a starter, plenary, one or more activity, literacy and homework suggestions. I teach them at speed in 50 minutes but I suggest taking the full 55-60 minutes if possible. Some lessons have slightly more content than others and this can be spread out according to your teaching schedule. All the folders are labelled in order for download but for added clarity the suggested order for the lessons is as follows. Lesson 1 - Buddhist worship Lesson 2 - Samatha Meditation Lesson 3 - Vipassana Meditation Lesson 4 – Visualisation Lesson 5 – Death and Mourning Ceremonies Lesson 6 – Wesak and Parinirvana Day Lesson 7 – Kamma (Karma) Lesson 8 – Compassion (Karuna) Lesson 9 – Loving Kindness (Metta) Lesson 10 – The five moral precepts Lesson 11- (to complete the course you will want to look at the six perfections with students - my students do this by making a poster) GCSE AQA These lessons should be supplemented with photocopies of relevant sections of the AQA Buddhism textbook or students will have a book themselves. I hope you enjoy the resources – please review if you do and I will be uploading more RE resources in the future so watch this space!
Kamma (Karma) GCSE Buddhist Practices
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Kamma (Karma) GCSE Buddhist Practices

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This lesson covers: Kamma Skillful action Quote analysis Buddhist ethics 12 mark questions This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Practices specification topics. Please the notes in the power-points to support the teaching of your lesson. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Easter: The Resurrection and Ascension (GCSE Christian beliefs)
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Easter: The Resurrection and Ascension (GCSE Christian beliefs)

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This lesson covers: The Easter Story (students will need some prior knowledge or support from the teacher) The Nicene Creed A video on the story Significance and quote analysis This is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper but could be used for a general lesson on Easter and the significance of the resurrection and ascension. The lesson will take 60 minutes. This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle.
Sin and Salvation (GCSE Christian Beliefs)
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Sin and Salvation (GCSE Christian Beliefs)

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This lesson covers: Types of sin Biblical sources of salvation How salvation happens Salvation in Christ 5 mark question (recommended to do this on the board with the students) Exit ticket Homework suggestion This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper. The lesson will take 60 minutes. This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle
Pure Land Buddhism (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)
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Pure Land Buddhism (GCSE Buddhist Beliefs)

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This lesson covers: Sukhavati Pure Land practices Pure Land and Theravada Comparison Exercise Revision Suggestions This is lesson 13 of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
Vipassana Meditation (GCSE Buddhist Practices)
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Vipassana Meditation (GCSE Buddhist Practices)

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This lesson covers: Vipassana Walking Meditation Zazen Experiential Activities Homework This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Buddhism Beliefs specification topics. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. Usually it is suggested you use the AQA Buddhism book to supplement these lessons but for this lesson you can do without it. If you want to view a sample resource you can download the free Four Noble Truths Resource uploaded.
The Problem of Evil - Christian Beliefs GCSE
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The Problem of Evil - Christian Beliefs GCSE

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This lesson covers The origin of evil Moral and Natural Evil The problem of evil Homework suggestion This is part of a bundle of lessons and homeworks covering the GCSE AQA Christian Beliefs. In the bundle there is a mixture of in class activities, comprehension, writing, fun tasks and homework worksheets. Class time is 60 minutes. You can modify the classes to suit your students. The resource comes in PDF format. This is a free sample resource for Christian beliefs, view shop for more resources on Christianity and Buddhism.
The Four Noble Truths (GCSE Buddhist Beleifs)
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The Four Noble Truths (GCSE Buddhist Beleifs)

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This is a free selected resource from the Buddhist Beliefs Pack. If you like this resource you can purchase 12 additional lessons with suggested homework resources. It introduces the first noble truth to GCSE students and has a corresponding homework sheet on the second noble truth. Students will have already looked at dependent arising to complete this fully lesson. Suitable for Year 9 - Year 11
Heaven and Hell (GCSE Christian Beliefs)
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Heaven and Hell (GCSE Christian Beliefs)

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This lesson covers: What is heaven and hell Significance for Christians Morgan Freeman’s episode on Story of God Review worksheet to go with the film Homework suggestion This is an ideal END OF TERM lesson - so I have put it here for free, the Morgan Freeman episode has to be paid for but you can buy the episode on Amazon, it is not expensive and I have provided the link. This topic is part of the GCSE Christian Beliefs paper. The lesson will take 60 minutes. This forms part of a Christian beliefs bundle