- "It was an independent school and nursery based in East Sussex, on the south east coast of England."
A Buddhist religious education system where children learn about Buddhist teachings and practices.
The Four Noble Truths: This foundational concept in Buddhism teaches that suffering exists and is caused by craving and attachment, but can be overcome through the Eightfold Path.
The Eightfold Path: This is a set of guidelines for living a Buddhist life, including right understanding, mindfulness, and meditation.
Karma: Karma refers to the cycle of cause and effect in one's life, which can be influenced by one's thoughts and actions.
Rebirth: This is the belief that after death, a person's consciousness is reborn into another form, depending on their karma.
The Five Precepts: These are ethical guidelines for Buddhist practitioners, including refraining from harmful actions such as killing, stealing, and lying.
The Three Jewels: These are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, which are central to Buddhist practice and belief.
Compassion: This is a fundamental value in Buddhism, emphasizing the importance of empathy and kindness towards all living beings.
Mindfulness: This practice involves being aware of one's thoughts, emotions, and actions in the present moment, without judgement or attachment.
Meditation: This is a technique used to cultivate awareness and focus, often through mindfulness practices.
Different Buddhist Traditions: There are many different schools of Buddhism, each with their own beliefs, practices, and traditions. It can be useful to understand the similarities and differences between these traditions.
Theravada Buddhism: This school focuses on the study of Buddhist scriptures and meditation practices in order to achieve enlightenment.
Mahayana Buddhism: This school emphasizes the idea of compassion and the attainment of enlightenment not only for oneself but for all beings.
Vajrayana Buddhism: This school involves the practice of tantra, which involves using visualization techniques to achieve enlightenment.
Zen Buddhism: This school emphasizes meditation and mindfulness in order to achieve enlightenment and understanding of the nature of reality.
Pure Land Buddhism: This school emphasizes the practice of devotion and chanting to achieve rebirth in a pure land or paradise.
Tendai Buddhism: This school integrates various Buddhist teachings and practices into a comprehensive system for achieving enlightenment.
Nichiren Buddhism: This school focuses on the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means to attain enlightenment and overcome obstacles.
Huayan Buddhism: This school emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and the attainment of enlightenment through the understanding of this interdependence.
Yogacara Buddhism: This school teaches the practice of meditation and contemplation to gain insight into the nature of the mind.
Jodo Shinshu Buddhism: This school emphasizes the practice of faith and devotion to achieve rebirth in the Pure Land.
- "It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015."
- "The Dharma Primary School educated around 80 children."
- "The 14th Dalai Lama was a patron."
- "Fees were £2,348 a term in 2015–16."
- "Dharma Primary School was the first primary school and nursery in Britain to offer an education based on Buddhist values."
- "There were generally 10–20 children in each class with a teacher and an assistant."
- "Children of all abilities and backgrounds were eligible to attend."
- "The school closed in July 2020."
- "It was an independent school and nursery."
- "The Dharma Primary School educated around 80 children in a large historic house in Patcham, Brighton."
- "It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015."
- "Fees were £2,348 a term in 2015–16."
- "The 14th Dalai Lama was a patron."
- "There were generally 10–20 children in each class with a teacher and an assistant."
- "Children of all abilities and backgrounds were eligible to attend."
- "Dharma Primary School was the first primary school and nursery in Britain to offer an education based on Buddhist values."
- "It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2015."
- "The Dharma Primary School educated around 80 children in a large historic house in Patcham, Brighton."
- "The school closed in July 2020."