Religious Education

Enlightenment

Key Stage 3, Religious Education, Buddhism: beliefs and teachings

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Enlightenment

In this lesson, we will will look at the mystical state known as Nirvana! What is the end goal for Buddhists? How does it differ for Hindus? And how do you get there?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the Eightfold Path?

Eight different types of BuddhistsEight different SkandhasThe guidance laid out by the Buddha on how to overcome sufferingThe guidance given by the Buddha on how to live forever

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Q2.Where does the Buddha refer to this path in the Four Noble Truths?

In the First Noble TruthIn the Third and Fourth Noble TruthsIn the Second Noble Truth

2/5

Q3.How is the Eightfold Path sometimes broken up?

Desire, Action, and MoralityPractices, Ethical Behaviour, and Mental disciplineDukkha, Anatta, Anicca

3/5

Q4.The Right Livelihood is about being kind.

TrueFalse

4/5

Q5.Right Concentration is about training your mind to focus.

TrueFalse

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is the Eightfold Path?

Eight different types of BuddhistsEight different SkandhasThe guidance laid out by the Buddha on how to overcome sufferingThe guidance given by the Buddha on how to live forever

1/5

Q2.Where does the Buddha refer to this path in the Four Noble Truths?

In the First Noble TruthIn the Third and Fourth Noble TruthsIn the Second Noble Truth

2/5

Q3.How is the Eightfold Path sometimes broken up?

Desire, Action, and MoralityPractices, Ethical Behaviour, and Mental disciplineDukkha, Anatta, Anicca

3/5

Q4.The Right Livelihood is about being kind.

TrueFalse

4/5

Q5.Right Concentration is about training your mind to focus.

TrueFalse

5/5

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Enlightenment..

Let's see if you can answer the questions from our lesson on enlightenment below!

Q1.What does Buddha mean?

SiddharthaReligious LeaderAwakened Being

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Q2.Which one of these terms means all-knowing?

OmnipotentOmnibenevolentOmniscient

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Q3.Which flower represents the journey towards Enlightenment?

SunflowerLotus flowerRose

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Q4.What is an Arahat?

Someone who has reached the state on enlightenment, but is not in complete enlightenment as they could slip backThe head of the Buddhist religionA Monk or Nun

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Q5.What is the ultimate state Buddhist aspire to get to?

HeavenMokshaNirvana

5/5

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Enlightenment..

Let's see if you can answer the questions from our lesson on enlightenment below!

Q1.What does Buddha mean?

SiddharthaReligious LeaderAwakened Being

1/5

Q2.Which one of these terms means all-knowing?

OmnipotentOmnibenevolentOmniscient

2/5

Q3.Which flower represents the journey towards Enlightenment?

SunflowerLotus flowerRose

3/5

Q4.What is an Arahat?

Someone who has reached the state on enlightenment, but is not in complete enlightenment as they could slip backThe head of the Buddhist religionA Monk or Nun

4/5

Q5.What is the ultimate state Buddhist aspire to get to?

HeavenMokshaNirvana

5/5

Lesson summary: Enlightenment

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