Significant Practices

Temple Puja

Temples are centres for study and worship for the whole community. Worship in the temple includes chanting the Three Refuges and Precepts and the scriptures, giving offerings in front of an image of the Buddha, lighting candles, burning incense, meditating and listening to sermons.

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SCS Masterclass 2022 - Wesak .pdf
Temple Puja Symbols Final.pdf

From: C. Burton, Santa Sabina College

Copy of 1a. THE 3 JEWELS PPT version (CRB).pdf

From: C. Burton, Santa Sabina College

Copy of Four Noble Truths.pdf

From: C. Burton, Santa Sabina College

Past HSC Questions to think about

2014 HSC Section II

(b) By walking the middle way, Buddhists avoid attachment to life.

How does this statement help to demonstrate the significance of ONE of the following practices for the Buddhist community? 8 marks

  • Pilgrimage

  • Temple Puja

  • Wesak


2013 HSC Section II

(a) (i) Outline ONE significant practice within Buddhism from the following: 3 marks

  • Pilgrimage

  • Temple Puja

  • Wesak.

(ii) How significant for the Buddhist community is the practice identified in part (a) (i)?


2012 HSC Section II

Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following: 6 marks

  • Pilgrimage

  • Temple Puja

  • Wesak.


2010 HSC Section II

(c) Evaluate the significance of ONE of the following practices in the lives of adherents. 8 marks

  • Pilgrimage

  • Temple puja

  • Wesak