The Eightfold Path PowerPoint - This resource contains the eight principles Buddhists can use to achieve the state of Nirvana. Why should children study religion? Have a look at some of our other mandala resources for children, these would be a great addition to any classroom or home:

Created by a dedicated team of experienced teachers, you can rest assured that this resource is useful and suitable for your class. Your learners are challenged to label the key features of a temple, including items such as:The horizontal stripes represent the harmony between the races of the world and the vertical stripes are to represent eternal world peace. Here at Twinkl, we have a wide range of fun and engaging related resources available to support your teaching on Buddhism. Not sure where to begin? Take a look at some of our top recommended related resources below for some ideas on what to try next: Teach your children all about Bodhi Day with this handy PowerPoint - ideal for whole-class teaching! This flower is thought to represent the purity and peace of speech, body and mind. When depicted on dirty water and floating, it expresses this quality to be above and beyond the waters underneath: physical desires and material attachment. It influenced, among other things, the way we talk, how we write, how we view other people, the holidays we celebrate and how we mark our seasons.

Our Mandala Themed Mindfulness Colouring Sheets are a way for your children to relax, create and reinforce fine motor skills. Ready for one more? Try this Butter Lamp Colouring Sheet, the young ones can add to their collection. Use these beautiful colouring sheets with your children when learning about Buddhism. This set features a selection of different images related to Buddha and the Buddhism religion.

Why is colouring beneficial for children?

Tara - The Taras are a set of Tibetan Buddhist female deities representing compassion and other benefic traits. Buddhism was founded in the late 6th century BCE by Siddhārtha Gautama (the “Buddha”). Throughout its existence, Buddhism has taken many different forms but, in each case, there is always the desire for Buddhists to draw from the life experiences of Buddha. Buddha's teachings, called 'dhamma' or 'dharma', are models by which all Buddhists should live their lives.

This lovely colouring sheet features a lotus flower, the national flower symbol of India. It also holds religious significance. The Lotus Flower has been a long-standing symbol in Buddhism. These Mandalas are really great to help get your children creative, as once completed, these mandala colouring sheets will be bright and colourful and will make for brilliant wall displays. You could also ask children to take them home to show their parents/carers.You can also watch our video below with your class for a fun virtual lesson on Buddhist temples. Five Important Features of a Buddhist Temple

With our resources, you will be able to provide your children with a good foundation of knowledge surrounding some of the key principles of Buddhism, including the Four Noble Truths and the story of Buddha. There are also lots of handy resources covering the vocabulary associated with Buddhism, so your children are equipped with the language necessary to navigate and discuss the topic. According to a 2009 Gallup article, 82% of people worldwide believe that religion plays an integral part in their daily lives. Our Buddhist Shrine Colouring Sheet will introduce your children to somebody whose life changed the world. Who exactly was the Buddha, and how did he achieve enlightenment? Buddhist temples are beautiful places of worship, where people go to worship the image of Buddha. Here are some of the most important features of a Buddhist temple:

Buddhism has several central beliefs that Buddhists embrace and follow. There are three basic teachings of Buddha that all Buddhists believe: A Mandala is a spiritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism religions symbolizing unity and harmony and the concept of never-ending life.