The Life of Siddartha Gautama: Insights on Becoming a Religious Leader
Explore the life of Siddartha Gautama, the Buddha, and uncover why he was considered special. Delve into the qualities that make certain individuals religious leaders, noting down examples of essential leadership qualities. Watch a video clip from "Little Buddha" to discover symbolism related to Siddartha's birth and his path to enlightenment. Reflect on Siddartha's journey, his teachings, and the significance of Buddha for Buddhists through the symbolism in a Buddharupa statue.
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The Life of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha). Focus. Why was Siddartha Gautama thought to be special? To start... Why do certain individuals become religious leaders? Give reasons and note down examples of qualities you think religious leaders should have to be good leaders.
The Life of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha). W atch and answer... W atch the video clip from L ittle B uddha . 1 . 1 . N ote down some of the examples of symbolism of birth shown in the film and explain what this suggests about the nature of 2 . 2 . W hat did the hermit say about (2 4 3 . 3 . W hat did the K ing try to prevent outside the palace for the first time? W hy did he do this? 4. W hat did W atch and answer... W atch the video clip from L ittle B uddha . N ote down some of the examples of symbolism of S iddartha s birth shown in the film and explain what this suggests about the nature of S iddartha W hat did the hermit say about S iddartha (2 4 2 6 W hat did the K ing try to prevent S iddartha outside the palace for the first time? W hy did he do this? (40 4. W hat did S iddartha sickness and death? W hat did he then decide he had to do? S iddartha s S iddartha. . (1 7 (1 7 2 2 2 2 mins mins) ) S iddartha at his birth celebration? at his birth celebration? 2 6 mins mins) ) S iddartha from seeing when he went from seeing when he went (40 48 48 mins mins) ) S iddartha learn on witnessing the suffering of the old men, sickness and death? W hat did he then decide he had to do? learn on witnessing the suffering of the old men,
The Life of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha). Read and answer... 1. What was the life Siddartha Gautama was born into like? 2. Why did the king keep Siddartha away from any form of suffering? 3. After seeing the Four Sights, Siddartha embarked on his spiritual journey for the truth . How did he do this? Why did this not work? 4. Was does the word Buddha , mean? 5. What do you think it means to become enlightened? 6. Why is Buddha important to Buddhists? Explain at least 3 reasons for your answer.
The Life of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha). The Symbolism of a Buddharupa. Explain the symbolism in the statue of Buddha (Buddharupa). Focus on the following; The tree The way Buddha is sat The expression on his face The long ear lobes The circle of light around Buddha s head The mudra (hand position) How does this symbolism show the significance of Buddha for Buddhists?
