Fairlight Primary and Nursery School
RE: Buddhism
What is Buddhism?
In this section, find out more about the main ideas of Buddhism. It is an interesting belief system: a religion that doesn't have a god; a religion that is also a philosophy (a way of thinking). Find out about the life of young Prince Siddhartha, who would become known as the Buddha, and how he came to look at sadness and suffering in the world in a new way. Find out about the four Noble Truths he is said to have noticed when he ventured outside his palace walls into the city. What would be your four Noble Truths that are important to you?
Introduction to Buddhism Power Point
Little Sid: A Story of Young Prince Siddhartha
The Story of Buddha: the Four Sights and the Four Noble Truths Power Point
Autumn: Bodhi Festival
We will be celebrating the day when Prince Siddhartha is said to have sat under a fig tree (bodhi tree) and thought of eight ways in which people could reduce suffering and be truly happy (nirvana). When you feel sad or things are not going so well, what makes you feel happy?
Under the Bodhi Tree Storybook
What is the Bodhi Festival? Power Point
The Eight-fold Path Power Point
What Makes Us Happy? Power Point
Your Paths to Happiness Activity Sheet
Spring: Losar & Theravedin Festivals
In Tibet and surrounding countries, Buddhists celebrate the Losar Festival, which begins their New Year. In other parts of the world, Buddhists have a New Year celebration at different times, such as Theravedin festival in South East Asia. Below, you'll find a Word Document with great Losar Festival home activities! to try out, as well as some photos, colouring and video clips to visualise the festival. Tashi Delek!
Summer: Vesak Festival