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I am a teacher of RE with 21 years experience

I am a teacher of RE with 21 years experience
Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 2. Who was the Buddha
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Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 2. Who was the Buddha

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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
Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 3. The stories of Buddha
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Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 3. The stories of Buddha

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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!
Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 4 Buddhism and happiness
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Buddhism as a worldview Lesson 4 Buddhism and happiness

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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,