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Buddhism Today<\/h1>\n

A resource for teachers, parents and students (aged 16-18)<\/p>\n

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INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a resource created in 2000 for the study of Buddhism at Key Stage 4 & 5 (ages 16-18). Six programmes present senior Buddhists from five of the traditions in the UK speaking on a range of current concerns and ethical issues<\/p>\n

The six programmes are:<\/p>\n

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  1. The Buddhist Sangha in Britain<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What’s Life all about?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Environmental Issues<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Matters of Life and Death<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Marriage, Family and Relationships<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Work and Money<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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