Windows Into Buddhism

Windows into

Buddhism

Educational Resources for Teaching Buddhism

Topics

A rich range of teaching resources designed for young people.

AGE

5–11

The Buddha's Teaching in a Nutshell

What is the first teaching the Buddha gave? What is the summary of all the teachings the B...

Mindfulness and Meditation

How can we deal with ourselves and be stable like a mountain, especially when strong emotions lik...

Right and Wrong

What do you consider as right and wrong behaviour? Are rules necessary for being in a grou...

AGE

11–16

Life of the Buddha

For Buddhists, the story of the life of Buddha Shakyamuni is an example of how to reach freedom b...

Five Aggregates

The Five Aggregates describe the five main factors that constitute reality according to Buddhist ...

Death and Mourning

Death, that of those close to us and our own, is a challenge we all inevitably face. As a stage i...

AGE

16–19

The Refuges

Anyone who wishes to become a Buddhist and follow the Buddhist path participates in what is calle...

Philosophy of Religion

The philosophy of religion, as it is currently taught in the West, is generally restricted to the...

Suffering

The first of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism is the truth of suffering, or dukkha, which arises...

Types of Materials

Detailed Subject Knowledge

Background materials to explore topics in-depth

Lesson Activities
and Reflections

Slide presentations, handouts, classroom activities and ideas for reflection

Lived Experience

Cultural practices and personal testimonies from Buddhists

Stories

Stories with a message that provides insight into a given topic

Worksheets

Exercises to consolidate knowledge or aid in revision

Webinars

Webinars are offered on an occasional basis to boost teachers’ subject knowledge, discuss difficult points, and share classroom experience.

Next Webinar

Why do we suffer?

2nd May 2024
4pm–5pm, UK time

£20

We have all experienced suffering, and everyone wants to prevent more suffering if they can. But do we have the power to do so?

This webinar designed for school teachers will share subject knowledge and practical tips for teaching the topic in the classroom. In particular, it will draw out the two distinct explanations of the causes of suffering in Theravada and in Mahayana respectively.

You can register here.

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