Who was the Buddha, where did he live, and what did he teach? How does Buddhism differ from other world religions—and where are the similarities? This material for students in lower secondary school (SEK I), starting in 7th grade, encourages exploration of Buddhism and Buddhist art. It consists of an illustrated text section and an activity section. Color photographs of objects from the Museum of East Asian Art’s Buddhist collection bring the life and teachings of the Buddha and Buddhist practice to life. The varied exercises in the separate section encourage students to engage with the religious artworks presented, the background information on Buddhism, and their own assumptions and experiences. Additional information is provided for teachers.
