
Buddhism Discovery Day
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
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