The Noble Eight-fold Path in Buddhism for children

The Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism

for children

The wheel with eight spokes

This is called the Dhamma.

It is a symbol of Buddhism

Eight spokes represent the Eightfold path

A symbol of a religion is how you can identify someone who follows that religion

For example, in other religions we have studied, other 'symbols' are important.

Multiple Choice

Which religion is this symbol?

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Multiple Choice

What religion has this symbol?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism

• It is the path to the end of suffering.

Multiple Choice

We have learned the Noble Truths. How many are there?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 1

The Middle Way

This is where Buddhists say the truth is found.

This is where the light is.

You get to the 'Middle Way' by following the Eightfold Path

Multiple Choice

What is the reason for suffering according to Buddhism?

• Death

• wanting things

• illness

• Internet

Multiple Choice

What is another way of saying an end of suffering?

• Dukkha

• Samsara

• Nirvana

Poll

Have you been hurt by someone's words?

• Yes

• No

Independent learning

1) Write the words of the Noble Eightfold Path on the Dhamma Wheel.