Death and Mourning
As a stage in the cycle of death and rebirth, death is seen as an opportunity rather than a loss in Buddhist cultures.
Materials: 7
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- Description
Death, that of those close to us and our own, is a challenge we all inevitably face. As a stage in the cycle of death and rebirth, death is seen as an opportunity rather than a loss in Buddhist cultures. This is reflected in their traditions and practices around death and mourning.
The content presented here follows the AQA GCSE Religious Studies A specification. If you are seeking further detail please see our resources in the 16-19 section of the website or Discovering Buddhism by Dominique Side for further reading.
- Materials
Buddhist Stories
DOCUMENT (.mp3)
The mustard seed
Detailed Subject Knowledge
DOCUMENT (.pdf)
Death and mourning info sheet
VIDEO (Youtube)
Death in four minutes
Lesson Activities and Reflections
DOCUMENT (.pdf)
Death and mourning presentation notes
DOCUMENT (.pptx)
Death and mourning slides
Lived Experience
DOCUMENT (.pdf)
Poem by a young Buddhist
AUDIO (.mp3)
Funeral chanting
Worksheets
