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?’
AQA GCSE RE Theme A Relationships and Families Lesson 8 Divorce and Remarriage PowerPoint, and all resources which are numbered in the order they come in the lessons
Want an assembly or tutor time resource to promote World Religions Day in your school?
Aimed to last 10 minutes without the video and 15 minutes with.
Focusses on the beautiful things religion offers humans whether or not you are human and invites children to take one thing away with them to make their life a little bit brighter!
Would you really love a time line of Religion on your wall? From the Big Bang to the Appointment of Libby Lane - the first female Bishop. It does not include all religions or denominations, just the main 6 religions, Protestant and Catholic, Sunni and Shia. It also includes some key historical moments for context.
There is infographics, pictures, and key facts to make it a useful tool in your classrooms or corridors!
A series of 8 lessons looking at Buddhism as a worldview.
1.Buddhism through a sociological lens
To consider facts and figures about Buddhism around the world
2.Who was the Buddha?
To consider who the Buddha is through a historical, religious and philosophical lense
3. The stories of Buddha
*To consider what Buddhists learn from the teachings of Buddha
4. Buddhism and happiness
*To consider to what extent Buddhism to contributes to happiness
5. Buddhism and morality
To consider what Buddhism teaches about morality
6. Who was the Dalai Lama?
To consider who the Dalai Lama is and his place within Tibetan Buddhism
7. Buddhism in the 21st century
To consider what part Buddhism plays in the modern world, in terms of culture and wellbeing
8. Is Buddhism a religion?
To consider whether Buddhism is a world view or a religion focussing in Ninian Smart;s 7 dimensions of religion
It presupposes some previous knowledge of worldviews, lenses and types of truth
A complete scheme of work for AQA GCSE RE Theme A Relationships and Family
Includes complete A4 knowledge organiser, powerpoints and resources for each lesson, exam skill focus, checkpoints assessments and mark schemes and revision material.
Christianity Focus
Sexuality and homosexuality
Sex before Marriage
Sex Outside Marriage (adultery)
Contraception and Family planning
Revision and assessment on Sex
Purpose and Nature of the Family
Same Sex Marriage, Polygamy, cohabitation
Divorce and remarriage
Revision and checkpoint on marriage
Nature and purpose of families in the 21st Century
Same Sex Families
Revision and checkpoint on Families
Gender Equality (COMING SOON)