A task setting PowerPoint about the Buddhist temple for Key Stage 1.

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MeditationBuddhists sit on the floor when they worship and meditate.

They make sure their feet are facing away from, and their

head and body facing towards, the image of Buddha.

Buddhists take off their shoes to show respect for Buddha.

Try It!Try to empty your mind of all thoughts.

How long can you meditate for?

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk_qU7l-fcU to help.

To achieve enlightenment, Siddhartha

Gautama sat still and didn’t move from his

spot under the Bodhi tree. Many believe

that he meditated for seven whole days.

More pictures of temples

Today’s tasks

1) Have a go at meditation. How long can you do it for? Focus on your breathing.

2) Draw your own Buddhist temple with a floor plan of the inside. Don’t forget to look at the features you need for a Buddhist temple.