Understanding Theravada Buddhism: Key Points and Practices

Explore the unique aspects of Theravada Buddhism including its distinctive practices such as the rejection of the Three Vehicles, the significance of Buddha Gautama, the goal of nibbana, and the teachings central to this tradition. Discover the essence of Theravada Buddhism through its emphasis on renunciation and the life and teachings of the Buddha. Engage with introductory information and questions to deepen your understanding of this ancient tradition.

• Theravada Buddhism
• Key Points
• Distinctive Practices
• Religious Identity
• Buddha Gautama

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1. Theravada Buddhism Key Question; What is unique about Theravada Buddhism? To begin Quiz time!

2. Theravada Buddhism What you need to know 3.1 Distinctive practices and emphases of Theravada Buddhism and how they shape and express religious identity. a) Its significance as the only surviving form of Nikaya b) Rejection of the idea of the Three Vehicles. c) The centrality of Buddha Gautama, especially in their use of images and stupas. d) The goal of nibbana and parinibbana as a central teaching alongside an emphasis on renunciation, including the four stages to becoming an arahant. e) The distinctive teachings of Theravada; their interpretation and application in light of the life and teachings of the Buddha and other traditions of Buddhism and their different emphases.

3. Theravada Buddhism Introduction; Read the introductory information about Theravada Buddhism. Answer questions 1 5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nU2CrTiSe8 Watch and answer 1. Where is the Temple of the Tooth? 2. How do people show respect and veneration of Buddha? 3. What does this veneration suggest about what is important in Theravada Buddhism?

4. Theravada Buddhism Read and answer After reading each of the sections of information answer the questions that follow. You could use the lotus flower template to explain the Five Skandhas. And finally On a white board write down the key word from this lesson, that matches the definition given.