1. My favorite things… List 5 of you favorite things

2. Buddhist Monks Buddhist monks live in a large building known as a monastery. There are Buddhist monasteries all over the world including the UK. Some Buddhists will become a monk for a short time to help them learn more about their religion. Some Buddhists remain monks their whole life. When a Buddhist becomes a monk they will have their head and beard shaven and they will wear orange robes.

3. When a person becomes a monk they give up all their personal possessions and the only things they are able to own are: Alms bowl (for charity donations) Razor Needle Toothpick Robe Shoes These are seen as life's essential items. Imagine you were becoming a Buddhist monk. What three items would you miss the most and why?

4. WORK SHEET A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BUDDHIST MONK AMPM

5. If you finish… What would you find difficult if you had to live as a Buddhist monk? What might you enjoy if you had to live as a Buddhist monk?

6. Tasks Write in full sentences My life is similar to the life of a Buddhist monk because… My life is different to the life of a Buddhist monk because… If you finish… Write a one day diary of a Buddhist monk, explaining their daily routine and think about what they might enjoy in their life. KEY WORDS CommunityRoutine MeditationCharity Monastery Chanting Dear Diary, Today I….

7. MEBUDDHIST MONK If you finish… Write a one day diary of a Buddhist monk, explaining their daily routine and think about what they might enjoy in their life. What makes me happy? What makes a Buddhist Monk happy?

8. Extention Create a newspaper advert to encourage people to come and be a Buddhist monk. Include explanation of why they might enjoy it.

9. Share with your partner 2 facts about the lifestyle of a Buddhist Monk.

10. 4.30- 5.00 am Monks are woken by a bell. They take a bath and put on their robes.

11. 5.00 – 7.15 am Monks meet in the early morning for a meditation session. They go into a deep concentration helping their mind become calm.

12. 7.15- 8.30 am Monks have breakfast and discuss the work projects that they will do that day. For example they might decide that there are important maintenance jobs that need doing at the Monastery.

13. 8.30- 11.00 am The Monks go around the communing collecting donations of money or food to support their lives. Remember these Monks have no major possessions of their own.

14. 11.00- 12.00 am At 11 am they return to the monastery to eat the main meal of their day.

15. 12.00- 5.00 pm At this point Buddhist monks spend time either learning more about their religion or working to help with the running of the Monastery.

16. 5.00- 7.30pm Monks have a small meal. Often people from the community will be welcome to come and be educated by the Monks.

17. 7.30- 9.30pm The Monks get another opportunity to meditate. This calms the mind.

18. 9.30pm – 4.30am At 9.30 Monks go to sleep for the night. Monks have simple beds made from straw.