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Their worship may focus on meditation, chanting and spending time with other Buddhists to incorporate these teachings into daily life.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMeditation\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022ssrcss-106ae9-Summary e1t29nfy2\u0022\u003EMeditation is important in all branches of Buddhism.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBuddhists meditate to calm the mind and relax into a natural state\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022ssrcss-106ae9-Summary e1t29nfy2\u0022\u003EIt can help negative thoughts of anger or hatred be replaced with positive ones of loving kindness and peace.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBy meditating frequently, Buddhists hope to develop insight and wisdom, helping them to see the true nature of things.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThere are many different forms and aims of meditation. The two major traditions are called samatha and vipassana.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EChanting and mantras\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ssrcss-1wsza7t-Row enh46940\u0022 data-layout=\u0022single\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022text-block ssrcss-84vslc-TextWrapper e1ekt5r40\u0022 data-component=\u0022text-block\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChanting\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;mantras\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;are ways of learning and showing devotion to Buddhist teachings. They are linked to\u0026nbsp;meditation\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E as they are another way of focusing the mind.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChanting involves speaking certain sayings over and over again. These sayings are known as mantras.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMayahana Buddhists\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;sometimes speak mantras while they are using prayer beads, called\u0026nbsp;malas\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E. The malas help them to count the number of times they have repeated the saying.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMantras often contain the teachings of the Buddha\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E, such as the\u0026nbsp;Three Refuges\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;or the\u0026nbsp;Five Precepts\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBy using the Buddha\u2019s teachings as mantras, Buddhists try to copy the characteristics of the Buddha and therefore get closer to reaching enlightenment\u003Cspan class=\u0022ssrcss-4l8rpx-IconWrapper e1k79ohp1\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBecause Buddhists repeat mantras many times, they often learn them off by heart. Buddhists memorise these mantras and then teach them to other people verbally.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOne of the most well-known mantras is Avalokiteshvara, which contains the words \u2018Om mani padme hum\u2019. This mantra means \u2018Behold! The jewel in the lotus!\u2019\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBuddhists also sometimes use a prayer wheel, which is spun around to show the prayers to be chanted.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAs well as speaking mantras, Buddhists give offerings and bow to show their dedication to the Buddha. Bowing three times shows respect to the Three Refuges.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrayer flags\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPrayer flags are\u0026nbsp;colourful cotton cloth squares, with images, mantras and prayers printed on them. Prayer flags are usually inscribed with prayers and mantras.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETraditionally, prayer flags are\u0026nbsp;used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags don\u2019t carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInstead, when the wind blows the prayers are carried through all parts of the universe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Buddhism, chanting and mantras, prayer flags, and meditation"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EConsider using some of the following images and symbols for your prayer flag:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBuddha\u003C/strong\u003E. The Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in Nepal around 2,500 years ago. He was a human who became enlightened, meaning he understood life in the deepest way\u00A0possible. All Buddhist temples contain images or statues of the Buddha.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThree\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ejewels\u003C/strong\u003E. These are the ideas at the heart of Buddhism. They are the Buddha, the Dharma (the Buddha\u2019s teachings) and the Sangha (the spiritual community).\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDharma\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Ewheel\u003C/strong\u003E. This represents the Buddha\u2019s teachings as the Noble Eightfold Path.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELotus\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eflower\u003C/strong\u003E. According to legend, where the Buddha took his first steps, lotus flowers bloomed. In one sacred text the Buddha compares himself to the lotus: it symbolises the purity of the enlightened mind growing from muddy water unstained.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBodhi\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Etree\u003C/strong\u003E. This is the tree of awakening, where the Buddha achieved enlightenment.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMandala\u003C/strong\u003E. A symbolic picture of the universe sometimes used in Buddhist worship.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EEndless\u003C/strong\u003E \u003Cstrong\u003Eknot\u003C/strong\u003E. It has no beginning and no end and is sometimes used to symbolise the wisdom of the Buddha.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELung Ta\u003C/strong\u003E. 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Take a look at our guidance to help you carry out your\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E, including examples. \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022li1\u0022\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help if you\u2019re short on helpers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning and setting up this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECut the lino into squares for everyone. Ideally, you\u2019ll want blue, white, red, green, and yellow fabric, all cut into squares.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could invite a local Buddhist faith leader along to your session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you\u2019re not able to arrange a visit from a faith leader as part of the session, we\u2019ve included some information about Buddhism on this page.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf they\u2019re able to, you may want to ask the group to do their own research and share what you find out at the session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERunning this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone together and tell them you\u2019re going to learn more about Buddhism and prayer flags.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk if anyone knows anything about Buddhism or prayer flags.\u0026nbsp;Explain that prayer flags are colourful cotton cloth squares, with images, mantras and prayers printed on them. Prayer flags are usually inscribed with prayers and mantras\u0026nbsp;to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags don\u2019t carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception.\u0026nbsp;Instead, when the wind blows the prayers are carried through all parts of the universe.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEveryone should think of an image or symbol to print onto their prayer flag.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen they\u2019re ready, people can copy their design onto a piece of tracing paper using a pencil.\u0026nbsp;Place the tracing paper onto the lino with the design face-down. Scribble on the back of the tracing paper to transfer the design to the lino.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPeople can also draw straight onto the lino, but remember that the image will be reversed when it\u2019s printed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ENext, carefully, with adult supervision, people should carve out the negative space between the lines of your design. Only the raised, uncarved parts will print onto the fabric. Everyone should be careful to keep their fingers away from the blade \u2013 hold the lino away from the direction you\u2019re cutting. Make sure there are enough adults to supervise.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the image has been cut into the lino, squeeze a blob of ink onto a paint tray. Use a roller to spread the ink out until it\u2019s tacky,\u0026nbsp; then use the roller to apply the ink to the lino. Cover the whole image in ink.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlace a piece of fabric over the top of the lino. Press it down with your hands or run a clean roller over it, applying pressure.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarefully peel back the fabric in one corner to check the ink is transferring. If not, press down a bit more.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen you\u2019re done, remove the fabric and leave it to dry.\u0026nbsp;You could continue printing the design onto the other coloured fabrics to make bunting.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce the fabric\u2019s\u0026nbsp;dry, you could use a marker pen to add some meaningful text or positive quotes and words to your flag.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the prayer flags are dry, use string to hang them up. From left to right, the flags should be placed blue, white, red, green, yellow.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce everyone has finished printing their prayer flag, everyone should gather back together. If anyone\u2019s happy and comfortable to, they could show their flag and tell the group what their design represents. They may wish to explain what they like about it and why they chose it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk everyone to think about how Buddhists beliefs compare to their values or beliefs. Is there one similarity and one difference between their values or beliefs and what Buddhists believe?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could use the flags to decorate your meeting place. 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