Who Is the Buddha?
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In the story Siddhartha Gautama leaves his wealthy life as a prince to seek an answer to his question...

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For Buddhists, the life story of the Buddha is a source of inspiration and learning whereas for modern historians it is a thorny puzzle that mixes fact and legend almost inextricably. The Buddha was unique amongst the world’s religious leaders insofar as he was not a prophet and not divine, so the story of his life and of his enlightenment serves as a model for all human beings to emulate. In the story Siddhartha Gautama leaves his wealthy life as a prince to seek an answer to his question: how can I end suffering for myself and others and attain lasting happiness and peace? After travelling around northern India consulting many wise teachers he sits under a bodhi tree and decides to remain seated until he finds his answer.

 

If your students can handle, and would like, more in-depth knowledge about this topic you can explore the 16-19 section here.

Buddhist Stories

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Angulimala story
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Brief life story of the Buddha
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Life of the Buddha story
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Life of the Buddha storybook
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The Story of Angulimala
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Detailed Subject Knowledge

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Who is the Buddha teacher's notes
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The Buddha
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Lesson Activities and Reflections

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Act out the Buddha's life creative activity
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Creative comic activity
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The Buddha's life story in 10 steps
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Who Is the Buddha slides

Lived Experience

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What comes to my mind when I think about the Buddha?
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Who Is Buddha for Me?
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Worksheets

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Life of the Buddha comic strip
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Place of peace worksheet
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The four sights worksheets