Vesak (Buddhism)
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.
Project scope
Vesak (Buddhism) provides a structured approach to Religious Education, outlining key subjects and topics including:
Religious education
Topics covered
- Buddhism
- Enlightenment
- Story of Buddah
- Vesak
What's included
Vesak (Buddhism) is a comprehensive Religious Education project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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