A fully resourced KS3 RE lesson exploring the Four Noble Truths and key Buddhist beliefs about suffering (dukkha).

Students begin by reflecting on their own wants and experiences of suffering before being introduced to the Four Noble Truths: suffering, its cause (craving), the possibility of ending suffering, and the path to achieve this.

The lesson uses a range of engaging activities, including discussion, real-life examples and a narrative case study, to help students understand how craving and attachment can lead to dissatisfaction and how Buddhists respond to this.

Students then explore the concepts of the Middle Way and the Eightfold Path, applying Buddhist teachings to everyday situations and evaluating whether they provide a realistic solution to suffering.

The resource includes two worksheet-based activities, including a structured gratitude reflection table and an additional task on the Eightfold Path, supporting independent work and deeper thinking.

• Fully resourced KS3 lesson (ready to teach)
• Covers Four Noble Truths, suffering and the Eightfold Path
• Includes two worksheets for independent work
• Strong focus on application and evaluation
• Ideal for a Buddhism unit (KS3)