Life%20in%20a%20Monastery

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Teachers TV Document Title Buddhist Monks Power
Point Author Azam Ali Associated Teachers TV
programmes Teaching RE to Muslim Pupils Studying
Buddhism
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Buddhist Monks

• What is life like in a Monastery?
• Why is it important to live such a lifestyle?

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From the Inside
How do you feel about being inside the
circle? What are your thoughts? Try to see the
world through the eyes of the person inside
the circle.
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Apply your own views and your own ideas or
beliefs
From the Outside
What can we learn from this religion?

• Try to see the world through the
• eyes of the person
• inside the circle.

Comments? Questions?
Compare or Contrast with any other views
that you may be aware of
Can even be Critical!
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• Golden Rule
• Always respect the rights that others may hold
  beliefs that may be different to yours!

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What is a simple life?

• In their quest for enlightenment, Buddhist Monks
  try to lead a simple lifestyle.
• How can you simplify your lifestyle?
• What sacrifices would you make?

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Activity ONE

• Create a Newspaper Article on Life in a
  Monastery.
• Think of an attention grabbing headline.
• Include an interview with a Buddhist Monk.