Buddhist Art Coloring Book 2: Buddhas, Deities, and Enlightened Masters from the Tibetan Tradition (Colouring Books)

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Coloring mandalas is a great way to enter a naturally meditative state, for both children and adults. Simply find a quiet place, and let the mandala guide you on colors. For more information about Tibetan Buddhist mandalas, see this article.

With so many amazing resources to choose from, it can be hard to know which ones are right for you and your kids. So, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite KS1 Buddhism resources to help you make up your mind! All of our resources are made by a team of experienced teachers who are dedicated to helping you create high-quality lessons, without spending tons of time on planning. Seen as the Sacred Flower of India, this has been highly significant for Indians for centuries and still is today. It has been discussed and written in several ancient scriptures, mythology and ancient art, as a symbol of serenity. What's more, colouring will help children to develop their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and their ability to recognise different shapes and colours.

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The Four Noble Truths PowerPoint - According to the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths are essential to understanding Buddhism. In other words, it's a great starting point for children. This worksheet is a fantastic follow-up activity to our Buddhist Temples PowerPoint, full of interesting facts all about Buddhism Places of Worship. It’s also a great way to assess your class’ knowledge and understanding of Buddhist temples. Can they correctly label the important elements inside the temple? What do they know about each item? What other resources can I use to teach children about Buddhism? Dharma Wheel - The dharma wheel is used in some Buddhist traditions to represent the Eightfold Noble Path. The Eightfold Path PowerPoint - This resource contains the eight principles Buddhists can use to achieve the state of Nirvana. Why should children study religion?

This lovely colouring sheet features a lotus flower, the national flower symbol of India. It also holds religious significance. The Lotus Flower has been a long-standing symbol in Buddhism. If you're looking for more RE resources, there are lots more here. Additionally, you might like this Teaching Wiki on the Story of Siddhartha.

Mandalas for children

There are different ways of celebrating the holiday. Often the festivities begin with a good "spring clean" and homes are freshened up and decorated. In the morning, Buddhists visit their temples and give offerings to the monks of food, candles and flowers. There is chanting and praying, incense, music and colour. There may be exciting parades through the streets.