What do you think this quote from the Dhammapada means?

Do not follow a life of evil; do not live

heedlessly; do not have false views; do

not value worldly things.

In this way one can get rid of suffering.

Buddhist and SufferingLearning outcomes: All will be able to recall some Buddhist beliefs

about suffering;

Most will explain how Buddhist beliefs about suffering affect the way they should live their lives;

Some will evaluate how these beliefs compare and contrast with their own.

Buddhism and SufferingWatch this clip and answer the following questions: What are Buddhist views about suffering?

Note down which four people Siddharta Gotama saw and what did they make him realise.

The Four Noble TruthsListen to the following rap and write down what you think the Four Noble Truths are…

The First Noble Truth There will always be some sort of

suffering in life.

The Second Noble Truth Suffering is caused by greed, by wanting

more and more things. This brings unhappiness as things are always changing.

The Third Noble Truth Accept that things change. Treasure

each moment, living the best way you can. If you live a life in a way that is good and helps others, you will be happy.

The Fourth Noble Truth Follow the advice given by the Noble

Eightfold Path. This sets out Buddha’s guidance on the way to live so that you are at peace with yourself and with the world.

The Four Noble TruthsIn your group, find a way of showing your understanding of the Four Noble Truths, and their impact on the lives of Buddhists, in a creative way.

This can be done by: Writing a poem/a rap/a song; Writing a script for a mini play (and possibly

perform it!); Writing a short story.

Think about: What behaviours should Buddhists avoid? What behaviours would be encouraged?

Plenary I can remember what Buddhist beliefs about

suffering are…

I can explain how these beliefs affect their lives…

I can compare and contrast these beliefs with mine…