Why is there suffering? (Part 2)

Developing their understanding of suffering, children look at alternative ideas about suffering.

Teacher video: Why is there suffering? (Part 2)

An overview video to support the teaching of this unit.

You may wish to watch the unit video for Why is there suffering? (Part 1) before teaching this unit.

Lessons

Lesson 1: What can suffering teach us about happiness?

  • To consider how people’s beliefs influence their response to suffering.

Lesson 2: What can cause suffering?

  • To interpret the Buddhist concept of the Second Noble Truth using the story of Kisa Gotami.

Lesson 3: How do some people overcome suffering?

  • To explore how the Four Noble Truths can help some Buddhists respond to suffering.

Lesson 4: How can Hukam help in difficult times?

  • To recognise how the belief in Hukam can help some people in difficult times.

Lesson 5: Who is the best at helping?

  • To discuss how some Shinto followers believe suffering can be prevented.

Lesson 6: How can beliefs affect our understanding of suffering?

  • To recognise how responses to suffering vary using stories, beliefs and practices.

Key skills

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Key vocabulary

Chardi Kala

dukkha

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