The Buddha through the eyes of devotees | Religious education

Starter quiz

In which country would you find the village of Lumbini?
- Bodh Gaya
- Thailand
- Nepal ✓
- India
In Buddhism, what is the site of Bodh Gaya famous for?
- it is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama
- it is the location where Siddhartha Gautama lived as an ascetic
- it is the place of Siddhartha Gautama's enlightenment ✓
- it is the place of Siddhartha Gautama's first sermon
'Bodh Gaya' means 'place of ______'.
- 'enlightenment ' ✓
Why do most Buddhists practice meditation?
- it is how Siddhartha relaxed when he lived as a prince
- Siddhartha learnt how to meditate when he lived as an ascetic
- it is how Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment ✓
In which continent are you most likely to see huge statues of the Buddha?
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Asia ✓
- Australasia
Why are there different interpretations of Siddhartha Gautama's life story?
- the stories were written when Siddhartha was growing up
- the stories were written a long time after Siddhartha was born ✓
- some Buddhists see the stories as factual while others believe they are symbolic ✓

Which word means 'a statue or model of an enlightened being'?
- 'Buddharupa' ✓
What is the name of the Buddhist collection of stories about the past lives of the Buddha?
- Dhamma tales
- Jataka tales ✓
- Buddha tales
- Sangha tales
What is a devotee?
- a strong believer ✓
- an atheist
- an agnostic
What does the story of the monkey king teach Buddhists about how to behave?
- it teaches Buddhists to be courageous ✓
- it teaches Buddhists to be wise ✓
- it teaches Buddhists to be selfish
Why might Buddharupas be used by Buddhists?
- they help focus the mind during meditation ✓
- they are a reminder of the goal of attaining enlightenment ✓
- they help focus the mind when trying to sleep
- they are a reminder of the Buddha's good qualities ✓
- they remind Buddhists to be competitive

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Some Buddhists use the Buddha as a role model.
The Buddha was a teacher that taught important teachings (dhamma), including answering some key philosophical questions.
The Buddha is the third of the three jewels.
The Buddha image (Buddharupa) is an important part of Buddhist worship.
The Jataka tales contain important messages.

Devotees worship the Buddharupa.

The Buddharupa is a focal point and reminder of the Buddha's great qualities and ability to attain enlightenment.

Jataka tales - the Jataka tales are a collection of stories about the past lives of the Buddha
Buddharupa - a statue or model of an enlightened being
Devotee - a strong believer