Buddhism lesson 3

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Buddhism

Lesson 3

2023-2024

M2c

What kind of things cause suffering?

Suffering comes from 2 things, namely....

What is karma?

What is Dependent Origination?

Homework

Classically discussing: 

2 + 3 page 155

Objectives

You will….

• understand some differences between Theravada and Mahayana traditions
• know about the life of a Buddhist monk
• understand why boys an men become Buddhist monks
• analyse the place of the Sangha in a Buddhist community

Two traditions

Over 200-300 years two different Buddhist groups emerged:

1. Theravada meaning 'Way of the Elders'; traditional
2. Mahayana meaning 'Greater Vehicle'; progressive

Let's read page 151

Assignment

What if you could only have 5 possessions! What would they be?

• Write a list of of 5 objects
• You can have a toothbrush for nothing!
• Time: 5 minutes

How many have included clothes?

If they haven't, they will have ot discard sth.

The sangha & monastic life

To read page 158: Sangha

Can you think of any other career that involves leaving your home and family at a fairly young age?

To read page 158: the life of a bhikkhu

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Armed services?

Apprentices footballer?

Homework

• To study page 151, 158 + 159
  
• To do activities 1 – 5 page 159
  

Name 3 key words

Name 2 things I found interesting

1 questions I still have