This project teaches children about Vesak, an important Buddhist festival, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and sometimes death of Prince Siddhartha, who became known as Buddha. Most Buddhists celebrate Vesak when there is a full moon in May or June because they believe his birth, enlightenment and death all happened at this time.
Vesak (Buddhism) is a comprehensive Religious Education project that boasts an array of essentials including:
Resources
Knowledge Organiser
Vesak (Buddhism) provides a structured approach to Religious Education, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Religious education
Buddhism
Enlightenment
Story of Buddah
Vesak
If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole Religious Education curriculum, then the Cornerstones Religious Education Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.