Buddhism started in India over 2,500 years ago. Buddhists follow the teachings of a man called Siddhattha Gotama. He became known as the Buddha, which means 'enlightened'. Siddhattha Gotama was a ...

Themes: Buddhism; the life of the Buddha; caring for our world; kindness to all living things; living a good life. Summary: This assembly, suitable for an act of collective worship, uses two ...

Discuss the development of Buddhism and the basic principals the Buddha advocated for during his lifetime. Review the materials on Ashoka, the Battle of Kalinga, and the Edicts of Ashoka.

He said he receives many messages asking him basic questions about Buddhism such as: Are monks not supposed to eat meat? Are monks allowed to marry? He’s also been asked: “Will you marry me?” ...