Year 8 · Religious education · beta

Buddhism: how significant are the three jewels to Buddhists?

In this unit pupils study the life of Siddhartha Gautama and reflect on his significance as a figue for devotees. They build on their understanding of dharma by examining dharma as skilful action. Finally they examine diversity in monastic life.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils will know that Buddhism is a dharmic worldview.
  • Pupils will know the term dharma or dhamma and be able to explain its meaning.
  • Pupils will know that social scientists study religion by tools such as interviewing people and analysing data.
  • Pupils will know that within a religion different people may have different worldviews.

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