RE Pilgrimages Year One RE Year 4 Pilgrimages

RE Pilgrimages Year One RE | Year 4 | Pilgrimages | Buddhist Pilgrimages| Lesson 1

Aim • I can explain the role of pilgrimage in Buddhism. Success Criteria • IStatement can explain 1 Lorem what ipsum Buddhists dolorbelieve sit amet, about consectetur pilgrimages. adipiscing elit. • Statement I can answer 2 questions about the significance of the Eight Great Places. • Sub statement

Journeys What is a journey? When and why have you gone on a journey?

What Is a Pilgrimage? A pilgrimage is a special type of journey. It is a journey, usually a long one for many people, to a special place that is important for religious reasons. Church Place of worship These special places are considered sacred (connected with God or a god). They are different to places of worship (such as churches or temples) as they are considered to be important by everyone in the religion. Some, or all, people belonging to the religion would want to make the journey to that special place at some point in their lives. Mecca Place of pilgrimage

Buddhism and Pilgrimages are very important in Buddhism. Altogether, the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites are known as the ‘Eight Great Places’.

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Eight Great Places Quiz Why is Lumbini a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists? 1 It’s where Buddha spent a lot of time. 2 It’s where Buddha was born. 3 It’s where Buddha first delivered his teaching. Click on the numbers to see if you were correct.

Eight Great Places Quiz Where did Buddha subdue an animal? 1 Rajgir 2 Lumbini 3 Vaishali Click on the numbers to see if you were correct.

Eight Great Places Quiz What did the band of monkeys give Buddha? 1 A glass of honey. 2 A plate of honey. 3 A bowl of honey. Click on the numbers to see if you were correct.

Eight Great Places Quiz The place where Buddha gained enlightenment is called: 1 Bodh Vaya 2 Bodh Gaya 3 Bodh Goyo Click on the numbers to see if you were correct.

Eight Great Places Quiz The locations associated with Buddha performing miracles are: 1 Vaishali, Shravasti, Sarpath, Lumbini 2 Vaishali, Sarpath, Rajgir, Sankassa 3 Sankassa, Vaishali, Shravasti, Rajgir Click on the numbers to see if you were correct.

Aim • I can explain the role of pilgrimage in Buddhism. Success Criteria • IStatement can explain 1 Lorem what ipsum Buddhists dolorbelieve sit amet, about consectetur pilgrimages. adipiscing elit. • Statement I can answer 2 questions about the significance of the Eight Great Places. • Sub statement