Buddhism: the Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
Learn Buddhism: the Buddha and the Four Noble Truths for Year 4 pupils (ages 8–9). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.
What you'll learn
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Buddhism began with a man called Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha — meaning "the awakened one".
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He grew up wealthy and sheltered. When he finally saw illness, old age and death, he left to find out why life contains suffering — and sat under a tree until he believed he understood.
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What does the word "Buddha" mean?
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Why do many Buddhists meditate?
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The Buddha taught that suffering comes from craving, and that following the Eightfold Path can end it. Buddhists often meditate to train the mind.
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According to the Buddha, what causes suffering?
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Why do many Buddhists meditate?
Practise Buddhism: the Buddha and the Four Noble Truths with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 8–9. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.