About Buddhism Discovery Day

This special study day will provide pupils with a unique opportunity to broaden their learning about Buddhism.

Delivered in partnership with the Edinburgh Centre for Buddhist Studies of the University of Edinburgh, Buddhism Discovery Day is a full-day event created for senior phase pupils and teachers of Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies.

What will my pupils do?

This study day will include:

  • A question-and-answer session with a Thai Buddhist monk
  • Guided meditation with a Zen Buddhist priest
  • Taster lectures from Buddhist Studies scholars
  • A treasure Hunt for Buddhist objects at the National Museum of Scotland.

The event is free, but bookable. For further information and to secure your place, contact halle.oneal@ed.ac.uk.

This was an amazing event, thank you very much for organising. We all, students and teachers, enjoyed all the activities and learnt a huge amount!

RME teacher, Edinburgh

Curriculum links

HWB 4-19a  

HWB 4-20a   

National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies: World Religion, Buddhism 

Higher /Advanced Higher Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies: Buddhism – beliefs and practices 

Sustainable development goals

4, 8, 9, 12, 17 

Meta skills framework

Self-management: Focusing, Adapting

Social intelligence: Communicating, Collaborating

Innovation: Curiosity, Sense-making, Critical thinking