9. Buddha Jayanti - Birth of Buddha

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Know about Buddha's birth in Nepal
• Learn about Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace
• Understand basic Buddhist values
• Learn how Buddha Jayanti is celebrated

60 minutes

• Paper
• Colored pencils
• Regular pencils
• Notebooks

1. Review (5 minutes)

• Quick recap of Holi festival
• Connect how Buddha Jayanti is different from other festivals
• Discuss what students know about Buddha

2. Introduction to Buddha (15 minutes)

Explain and discuss:

• Who was Buddha
• Born as Prince Siddhartha
• Born in Lumbini, Nepal
• Became a teacher
• Spread messages of peace
• Lumbini
• UNESCO World Heritage site
• Sacred garden
• Ancient temple
• Ashoka pillar
• Peace pagodas

3. Buddha's Teachings (15 minutes)

Simple lessons to discuss:

• Being kind to all
• Helping others
• Living peacefully
• Respecting all living beings
• Being happy with what we have

Draw and write about:

• The Bodhi tree
• Buddha's symbols
• Peace symbols

4. Drawing Activity (15 minutes)

Students draw:

• Buddha's birthplace (simple version)
• Peace symbols
• Lotus flowers
• Prayer flags
• Butter lamps

5. Closing Activity (10 minutes)

• Students write what they learned about Buddha
• Share one peaceful message they like
• Draw a symbol of peace
• Preview of next week's topic

• Buddha (बुद्ध)
• Peace (शान्ति - Shanti)
• Lumbini (लुम्बिनी)
• Birthday (जन्मदिन - Janmadin)
• Temple (मन्दिर - Mandir)

1. Draw Lumbini's peace garden

2. Write about one of Buddha's teachings

3. Draw and color lotus flowers

Check students':

• Understanding of Buddha's birthplace
• Knowledge of basic Buddhist values
• Drawing skills
• Class participation

• Keep focus on universal values of peace and kindness
• Make connections to being kind in school
• Use simple examples children can relate to
• Avoid complex religious concepts
• Focus on historical and cultural aspects
• Emphasize Nepal as Buddha's birthplace

• Present Buddha as a historical figure
• Focus on universal values
• Respect all beliefs
• Keep discussion age-appropriate
• Emphasize peace and kindness

• Use simple drawings to illustrate concepts
• Connect peace teachings to classroom behavior
• Encourage quiet reflection time
• Share simple stories about kindness
• Help students understand the importance of peace