Buddhist Scripture

In this lesson, we will look at how the Dhamma and the teachings of the Buddha have survived for so long. How were these ideas transmitted and how were they organised?

Buddhist Scripture

In this lesson, we will look at how the Dhamma and the teachings of the Buddha have survived for so long. How were these ideas transmitted and how were they organised?

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Parables and teachings of the Buddha such as Kisa and the mustard seed.
  2. Extracts from the Dhammapada.
  3. The meaning of these texts and links to Buddhist philosophy.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What does Buddha mean?
Correct answer: Awakened Being
Religious Leader
Siddhartha
Q2.
Which one of these terms means all-knowing?
Omnibenevolent
Omnipotent
Correct answer: Omniscient
Q3.
Which flower represents the journey towards Enlightenment?
Correct answer: Lotus flower
Rose
Sunflower
Q4.
What is an Arahat?
A Monk or Nun
Correct answer: Someone who has reached the state on enlightenment, but is not in complete enlightenment as they could slip back
The head of the Buddhist religion
Q5.
What is the ultimate state Buddhist aspire to get to?
Heaven
Moksha
Correct answer: Nirvana

6 Questions

Q1.
What is meant by oral traditions?
Advice on good dental hygiene
Religious teachings that were written on special leaves
Correct answer: Stories, Poems, histories, and religious teachings that are preserved and passed through the memorisation of the texts.
Q2.
Indian and Greek stories were preserved through oral transmission.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
The teachings of the Buddha were first written down during the First council of Buddhists.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Where can you find the story of Kisa and the Mustard Seed?
Abhidhamma Pitaka
Correct answer: Sutta Pitaka
Vinaya Pitaka
Q5.
What does the Abhidhamma Pitaka contain?
Correct answer: The deep philosophical teachings on the nature of reality
The teachings on Dhamma
The teachings on how Monks and Nuns should live
Q6.
Which Pitaka is guidance for Monks and Nuns?
Abhidamma Pitaka
Sutta Pitaka
Correct answer: Vinaya Pitaka

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UnitReligious education / Buddhism: beliefs and teachings

Religious education