1. Buddhist Attitudes to War and Peace
Starter – Watch video, what does this tell us about Buddhist attitudes to war?
Starter2 – What does ahimsa mean and how is it relevant?
Homework – To revise using checklist – assessment next lesson
LO s
To understand the key Buddhist beliefs and teachings about war and peace.
Why do some Buddhists disagree about the morality of war?
To evaluate these arguments.

2. Can a Buddhist ever be a soldier?
Written
Poll everywhere test vote
Extension – Consider examples Syria, Sudan, Afghan

3. Buddhist Quotes Key notes factfile p60
Extension – Add to notes with Dalai Lama speech

4. Plenary
Write a letter as if you were the Dalai Lama to the Head of UK operations in Afghanistan explaining you views on the Afghan conflict…read and assess