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Year 11 Studies of Religion – 2 Unit
Buddhism - Outline
The focus of this study is Buddhism, one of the major religious traditions, as a living religious
system.
Outcomes: A student:
P3
investigates religious traditions and belief systems
P4
examines significant aspects of religious traditions
P5
describes the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
P6
selects and uses relevant information about religion from a variety of sources
P7
undertakes effective research about religion, making appropriate use of time and resources
P8
uses appropriate terminology related to religion and belief systems
P9
effectively communicates information, ideas and issues using appropriate written, oral and graphic
forms.
o Origins
 the historical and cultural context in which Buddhism began
outline the historical and cultural context in which Buddhism began
 the Buddha
examine the principal events of the Buddha’s life, including the enlightenment
explain why the Buddha is the model of Buddhist life
 the formation of the Sangha
describe the early formation of the Sangha within the first five years, including
Mahapajapati’s request for a female Sangha
 the early councils, including the first council at Rajagaha and the second council at Vesali
identify the importance of the first two councils in the development of Buddhism
 Buddhism: outline the unique features of:
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Theravada Buddhism
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Mahayana Buddhism
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Vajrayana Buddhism
o Principal beliefs
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The Three Jewels
-Define the Three Jewels
o Buddha
o Dharma
o Sangha
The Four Noble Truths
-Describe the significance of the Four Noble Truths
The Marks of Existence
- Examine the beliefs of Anicca, Dukkha & Anatta
o Anicca
o Dukkha / Duhkka
o Anatta
Karma, Samsara, Nirvana
- Recognize the connection between Karma & Samsara
- Outline the importance of Nirvana in Buddhism
o Sacred Text & Writings
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 Tripitaka
- Identify the importance of Tripitaka
 Lotus of the Good Law
- Identify the importance of Lotus of the Good Law
 Tibetan Book of the Dead
- Identify the importance of Tibetan Book of the Dead
examine extracts from the Tripitaka, the Lotus of the Good Law and the Tibetan Book of the
Dead which demonstrate the principal beliefs of Buddhism
o Core Ethical Teachings
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The Five Precepts
- Outline the principal ethical teachings in Buddhism
The Vinaya - Describe the importance of ethical teachings in the life of adherents
o Personal devotion in the home
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Puja
- Outline Puja as celebrated in the home
Area
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Content
Origins
Teaching & Learning Strategies/Activities/Resources
o Historical And Cultural Context (page 22-24)
Outline the historical & cultural context in which Buddhism began
o The Buddha (page 24-27)
Describe the enlightenment of the Buddha
o Formation Of The Sangha (page 28-30)
Describe the early formation of the Sangha
o Early Councils (page 30-32)
Identify the importance of the first two council in the development of
Buddhism
o Buddhism: Outline The Unique Features (page 32-36)
Outline the unique features of Theravada, Mahayana & Vajrayana schools of
Buddhism
Principal beliefs o The Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma, Sangha (page 37)
Define the Three Jewels
o The 1st Noble Truths (page 37-38)
Outline the 1st Noble Truth
o The Marks of Existence (page 38)
Define the Three Jewels
Examine the meaning of Anicca & Anatta
Describe the meaning of the doctrine ‘non-self’
o The 2nd Noble Truths (page 40-42)
Explain the connection between Karma & Samsara
o The 3rd Noble Truths (page 42)
o The 4th Noble Truths (page 43-44)
Describe the link between Dukkha and Nirvana
Sacred Text & o Tripitaka (page 45-46)
Writings
Describe what is the Pali Canon
o Lotus of the Good Law (page 47-48)
Describe how this text is the perfect way to express Buddhism
o Tibetan Book of the Dead (page 49)
Describe how the Tibetan Book of the Dead is used by Buddhists
Core ethical
o The Vinaya (page 50-51)
teachings
Describe the purpose of the Vinaya in the lives of Buddhist monks & nuns
o The Five Precepts (page 51)
Outline the principal ethical teachings in Buddhism
Personal
o Puja (page 52-53)
devotion in the Define Puja
home
Identify the importance of the household Puja for the Buddhist family
Homework Question
Submit – Week1, Term 4, Monday/Tuesday
Page from Text
Question
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36
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44
50
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Use extracts on page 46 & 48
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Buddhism as a Living Religious System
Three Jewels
BUDDHA
DHARMA
- showed how to
break the bonds of KARMA
rebirth by
accumulating
merit through
SAMSARA
deeds performed
- and the cycle of
life and death
- provided insight
FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
- a person could
work one’s way to NIRVANA
enlightenment
- this would be by
way of the…
SANGHA
EIGHTFOLD PATH
- the most perfect
way to live out the
Eightfold Path
TEN PRECEPTS
- community of
monks
- 227 practical rules PATMOKKHA
for monastic life
help to ensure that
the Eightfold Path
is lived out as well
as possible