Primary: Exploring religion & worldviews

This edition of the Exploring Religion and Worldviews series provides pupils with many ways of finding out about Buddhists, including using voices of members of the Buddhist community, stories, data, case studies, photographs and Buddhist teachings.

Younger pupils explore how different families might follow the Way of the Buddha and some fundamental Buddhist principles. They look at how stories show what matters to many Buddhists with a focus on the Five Precepts alongside the story of Prince Siddhartha and the Swan.

Older pupils think about Buddhist beliefs and how these are shown through Buddhist devotion, concentrating on specific Buddhist teachings and using some wonderful images to support learning. They also revisit stories, extending knowledge about different stories in Buddhist traditions (eg Siddhartha and the Four Sights) and deepening their understanding of Buddhist teachings. Oldest pupils are given the opportunity to explore the beliefs and actions of some Buddhists regarding the environment.

Within the book, there is plenty of subject knowledge for practitioners so that lessons can be delivered with confidence, alongside a beautiful infographic displaying data regarding Buddhists today.