How did meditation help the Buddha?

 

Learning Objectives
Students should learn:
  • about Buddhist meditation practices
  • to understand the reasons for and importance of meditation
  • to experience the sensation of quiet and reflection
  • to reflect on the importance of finding meaning and purpose in human life

 

Learning Outcomes
Students:
  • describe Buddhist meditation practices
  • give reasons for the importance of meditation to Buddhists
  • describe the sensation of quiet and reflection
  • draft information text with effective and appropriate beginning and end
  • develop group planning into an individual continuous text which shows understanding of the importance of meditation for Buddhists