Buddhist temples are beautiful places of worship, where people go to worship the image of Buddha. Here are some of the most important features of a Buddhist temple: The resources below will help you talk about the beautiful religion of Buddhism and the man who started it all: Here you have five different mandalas to use as colouring sheets. Your children can use these either in the classroom or at home, as mandala colouring sheets provide a relaxing exercise for children and are a really helpful way for children to practice mindfulness. This flower is thought to represent the purity and peace of speech, body and mind. When depicted on dirty water and floating, it expresses this quality to be above and beyond the waters underneath: physical desires and material attachment.

Lotus Flower - The Buddha and other Buddhist figures are often depicted sitting on a lotus flower. With its roots deep in the muddy bottoms of ponds and swamps, this flower represents the possibility of enlightenment within the suffering of the world. It influenced, among other things, the way we talk, how we write, how we view other people, the holidays we celebrate and how we mark our seasons. First, religion played and continues to play an important role in people's everyday lives. Its impact on us individually and collectively throughout history has been immense.

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A Mandala is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism religions symbolizing unity and harmony and the concept of never-ending life. These Mandalas are really great to help get your children creative, as once completed, these mandala colouring sheets will be bright and colourful and will make for brilliant wall displays. You could also ask children to take them home to show their parents/carers.

You can also watch our video below with your class for a fun virtual lesson on Buddhist temples. Five Important Features of a Buddhist Temple If you're looking for more RE resources, there are lots more here. Additionally, you might like this Teaching Wiki on the Story of Siddhartha. Buddhism has several central beliefs that Buddhists embrace and follow. There are three basic teachings of Buddha that all Buddhists believe: This worksheet is a fantastic follow-up activity to our Buddhist Temples PowerPoint, full of interesting facts all about Buddhism Places of Worship. It’s also a great way to assess your class’ knowledge and understanding of Buddhist temples. Can they correctly label the important elements inside the temple? What do they know about each item? What other resources can I use to teach children about Buddhism? Tara - The Taras are a set of Tibetan Buddhist female deities representing compassion and other benefic traits.Our collection of KS1 Buddhism resources has been designed and curated specifically to help you teach your children about world religions in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. Ready for one more? Try this Butter Lamp Colouring Sheet, the young ones can add to their collection. Mandala is usually made up of complex, abstract designs in a circular form with intricate patterns and details. The Lotus Sutra is also an important text for Buddhists in the Mahayana branch of the faith. Why is this flower the national flower in India?