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History of Religions
History of the 3 Monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and of the main different Christianity confessions (Roman Catholicism, Eastern Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy, Anglicanism and Protestantism)
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Pedagogical Approaches
New pedagogical approaches to teach history of religion
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Role of Religions in Civilization
How to didactically promote among students of different confessions, the capacity of a critical analysis and understanding of the role played by religions in the history of mankind
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Interreligious Students’ Competences
Set of teaching contents, to be used by teachers to highlight and valorize the universal values of tolerance and universalisms that all Monotheistic religions and religious texts contain to promote and sustain mutual understanding among students
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Managing Multi-Religious Classes
Teaching Sources to help teachers dealing with multicultural and multi-religious classes
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Introduction
A comparative review of the liturgical celebrations, ceremonies and dietary rules existing in the different religions.
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Celebrations
Description and comparative analysis of the celebrations of different religions and confessions
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Ceremonies
Description and comparative analysis of the ceremonies of different religions and confessions
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Dietary Rules
Description and comparative analysis of the dietary rules of different religions and confessions
Events
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Conferences
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Press Review
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Associated Partners
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The Buddhapadipa Temple
14 Calonne Road Wimbledon London SW19 5HJ
WEB SITE http://www.watbuddhapadipa.org/
RELIGIONS Buddhism
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELIGIOUS SITE
DESCRIPTION
Wat Buddhapadipa is a Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon, London. Wimbledon is a very diverse area in terms of race, religion and cultures. It was the first such temple to be built in the United Kingdom. It is home to monks and nuns, but welcomes visitors of any faith to view the grounds and temple as long as they are respectful.
HISTORICAL RELEVANCE
Wat Buddhapadipa is a Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon, London. Wimbledon is a very diverse area in terms race, religion and cultures. It was the first such temple to be built in the United Kingdom. It is home to monks and nuns, but welcomes visitors of any faith to view the grounds and temple as long as they are respectful.
The Buddhapadipa Temple is a Buddhist centre. It is affiliated to the Royal Thai Embassy in London. It was officially inaugurated by their Majesties, the King and Queen of Thailand on the 1 August 1966, when it was at 99 Christchurch Rd, East Sheen, London SW14. Its aim and objectives are to disseminate the teaching of the Buddha in the Theravada tradition. The Temple is open to all people regardless of race, creed, religion, nationality, age and sex. In 1975, the Working-Committee in Bangkok decided to purchase the present premises, formerly known as Barrogill, and the Temple moved to Wimbledon from East Sheen in November 1976.
INTER-RELIGIOUS RELEVANCE
Every 1st Saturday of the month, the Buddhapadipa Temple provides the environment for experienced meditators who would like to deepen their meditation practice. The retreat starts at 10 am until 4 pm. No talk and instruction are given by the teachers. All meditators do walking and sitting meditation under their own individual guidance. People from all walks of life take part in this meditation activity.
RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
Buddhism is becoming popular in western countries for a number of reasons, The first good reason is Buddhism has answers to many of the problems in modern materialistic societies. It also includes (for those who are interested) a deep understanding of the human mind (and natural therapies) which prominent psychologists around the world are now discovering to be both very advanced and effective.
Throughout the year the temple welcomes many schools and other groups to the peaceful setting of the Temple located in Wimbledon common area. Groups come for guided tours of their beautiful grounds and the Main Temple (with Buddha Statutes and mural paintings).
HOW TO USE WITH THE STUDENTS
Direct visit and virtual visit
REFERENCE TO THE GUIDELINE
- Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Approaches to Teach History of Religions - Teaching Secular Values, which Coincide with Religious Values
- Role of Religions in Civilization - Religion and Religious Structures as Incentives for Education and Enlightenment
- Building Students’ Interreligious Competences in Communication and Adaptation in a Cross-Cultural Environment - Comparing Religious Differences, Prejudices and Stereotypes
- Building Students’ Interreligious Competences in Communication and Adaptation in a Cross-Cultural Environment - Religion as a Source of Inclusion and Peace
- Building Students’ Interreligious Competences in Communication and Adaptation in a Cross-Cultural Environment - Recognizing and Developing the Positive Potential
- Managing Multicultural and Multi-Religious Classes - Supportive Learning Environment
MEDIA RESOURCES
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MAGHAPUJA DAY 2018Māgha Pūjā day marks the four auspicious occasions occurring at the Veḷuvana bamboo grove, near Rājagaha in northern India ten months after the enlightenment of the Buddha.
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