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Lesson 5: How do some Buddhists practise beliefs in their daily lives?

Comparing the daily routines and responsibilities of a Buddhist monk and a lay Buddhist.
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1. Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and remind the children that the word Diwali means ‘row of lights’.

Working in pairs, ask the children to discuss why a festival of light may not be the same celebration for everybody.

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Assessment – R&W Y6: Why does religion look different around the world? (Part 2)Lesson 1: How can God be linked to a place?Lesson 2: What can it be like as a Hindu in the UK?Lesson 3: What does being Sikh mean to different people?Lesson 4: Why are festivals of light important in different worldviews?
Lesson 5: How do some Buddhists practise beliefs in their daily lives?
Lesson 6: Do all Buddhists practise in the same way?Optional: Who celebrates Christmas?
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