Video summary
Even in the hyper-connected world, prayer and meditation remain the best ways of getting in touch not only with God, but also with your own self.
This engaging, lively educational animation introduces students to the role that prayer plays in Christianity, Islam and Sikhism by exploring its purposes, importance and significance.
Used by Buddhists to keep the 鈥榤onkey mind鈥 at bay, and by Sikhs to get rid of mental dirt, meditation also is a key theme, teaching students the benefits of disconnecting for a while.
This is from the series: A-Z of Religion and Beliefs
Teacher Notes
This could be used to ask students to discuss the ways in which meditation can be a good everyday practice.
Your students could describe the differences in how and why Christians and Muslim people pray, and investigate which religion recommends both praying and meditating frequently.
This short film will be relevant for teaching KS3 Religious Studies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd and 4th Level Religious and Moral Education in Scotland.
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