Produce a lead article for a Buddhist magazine on MEDITATION

Decide on a name for your magazine

Draw or use a picture which ties in with the theme of meditation

Highlight the main features of the article

Explain what meditation is Why Buddhists do it Briefly explain the two main

types (Samatha and Vipassana) Explain how they are different Explain why they are different

Write an imagined interview with a Buddhist – Include answers to these questions

Why do you meditate? How does it help you? How is meditation similar to and

different to prayer? How would meditation help you with a

hard decision or difficult time in your life?

Has Buddhism influenced the way you see yourself?

Draw or find pictures of any objects which Buddhists use to help them meditate

Explain how and why they are used.

GOOD LUCK

You have addressed all the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated an excellent understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Assessment level descriptors - Level 7

You have addressed most of the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated a very good understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Level 6

You have addressed most of the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated a good understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices

Level 5

You have addressed most of the points above and have provided explanations. You have demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Level 4

You have addressed some of the point above and have provided some explanation. You have demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices

Level 3