A series of 8 lessons looking at Buddhism as a worldview.
1.Buddhism through a sociological lens
To consider facts and figures about Buddhism around the world
2.Who was the Buddha?
To consider who the Buddha is through a historical, religious and philosophical lense
3. The stories of Buddha
*To consider what Buddhists learn from the teachings of Buddha
4. Buddhism and happiness
*To consider to what extent Buddhism to contributes to happiness
5. Buddhism and morality
To consider what Buddhism teaches about morality
6. Who was the Dalai Lama?
To consider who the Dalai Lama is and his place within Tibetan Buddhism
7. Buddhism in the 21st century
To consider what part Buddhism plays in the modern world, in terms of culture and wellbeing
8. Is Buddhism a religion?
To consider whether Buddhism is a world view or a religion focussing in Ninian Smart;s 7 dimensions of religion
It presupposes some previous knowledge of worldviews, lenses and types of truth

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emcl75

8 months ago
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These resources are absolutely fantastic, they are just what I need and fit in with our 'lenses' approach and a consideration of whether Buddhism is a religion. Thanks so much for sharing.

mcjwearne

a year ago
5

Very helpful - will use with my Year 8 classes as final section of Indian Religions. Thanks for sharing

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