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Loving Kindness

In this lesson, we will focus on what The Buddha taught about a way out of suffering. We will examine the different behaviours that Buddhists adopt in order to overcome suffering.

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Loving Kindness

In this lesson, we will focus on what The Buddha taught about a way out of suffering. We will examine the different behaviours that Buddhists adopt in order to overcome suffering.

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Key learning points

  1. The Buddhist commitment to living through the eightfold path has led to acts of loving kindness.

Equipment

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

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested.

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7 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Anicca (Impermanence)
Correct answer: Life is Suffering
Refrain from using any intoxicating substances
Q2.
What does renunciation in Buddhism mean?
Correct answer: Rejecting the common life and starting a monastic life
Rejecting your identity
Rejecting your religion
Q3.
What does monastic mean?
A pathway to Nirvana
A type of suffering
Correct answer: The life and experiences of people who have joined a monastery.
Q4.
Which term is used for a Buddhist nun?
Arhat
Bhikkhu
Correct answer: Bhikkhuni
Q5.
What does Sangha mean?
Correct answer: Community
Monastery
Teaching
Q6.
What term is used for people who wish to seriously follow the teachings of the Buddha?
Four Noble Truths
Seekers
Correct answer: Taking Refuge
Q7.
Which of these are not one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism?
The Dhamma
The Sangha
Correct answer: The Vedas

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the thought experiment devised by Peter Singer?
The Cat in the Hat
Correct answer: The Child in the Pond
The Ghost in the Machine
Q2.
What does karma Mean?
Correct answer: Action
Mindfulness
Suffering
Q3.
What is the process of becoming aware of your thoughts and actions?
Enlightenment
Correct answer: Mindfulness
Yoga
Q4.
What does Karuna mean?
Awareness
Correct answer: Compassion
Loving Kindness
Q5.
What does Metta mean?
Compassion
Correct answer: Loving kindness
Suffering

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UnitReligious education / Buddhism: practices

Religious education

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