1. Introduction to Buddhism

2. What do you already know?  On a fresh page, write the word ‘Buddhism’ right in the middle, and around it put down anything you already know about Buddhism. Buddhism

3. Learning outcomes  To learn basic facts on the origins of Buddhism;  To understand basic key terms and teachings  To explain who the Buddha was and what he taught

4. Where does Buddhism come from? Watch this clip and make notes on:clip  Who are Buddhists?  Where did Buddhism originate?  How and where did Buddhism spread?

5. Who was the Buddha? What did he teach?Buddha Write down these key words and write the definitions as you watch the clip.  Dhamma  Sangha  Nirvana  Karma  Middle Path  Noble eightfold path

6. What does the lotus flower symbolise? Task: In your book, draw a lotus flower – including roots, stem and flower. Annotate it: Roots = negative behaviours/values (e.g. greed) Stem = the qualities you need in order to fight/resist them (e.g. self- control) Flower = write in the petals the emotions/feelings you will feel as a consequence of righteous behaviour

7. Solve the Buddhism cryptogram

8. Homework Research Task  Who was Siddhartha Gautama?  Write a short summary of his life and what led to him becoming the Buddha.