The document provides guidance for writing a lead article for a Buddhist magazine on meditation. It instructs the author to choose a magazine name, include an image related to meditation, and explain what meditation is, the two main types (Samatha and Vipassana), how they differ, why Buddhists meditate, and how objects are used to aid meditation. An imagined interview with a Buddhist is also to be included, answering questions about why and how meditation helps.

1. Produce a lead article for a Buddhist magazine on MEDITATION

4. Decide on a name for your magazine Draw or use a picture which ties in with the theme of meditation Highlight the main features of the article

5. Explain what meditation is Why Buddhists do it Briefly explain the two main types (Samatha and Vipassana) Explain how they are different Explain why they are different

6. Write an imagined interview with a Buddhist – Include answers to these questions Why do you meditate? How does it help you? How is meditation similar to and different to prayer? How would meditation help you with a hard decision or difficult time in your life? Has Buddhism influenced the way you see yourself?

7. Draw or find pictures of any objects which Buddhists use to help them meditate Explain how and why they are used. GOOD LUCK

8. You have addressed all the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated an excellent understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices. Assessment level descriptors - Level 7

9. You have addressed most of the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated a very good understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices. Level 6

10. You have addressed most of the points above and have provided a detailed account or explanation for each. You have demonstrated a good understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices Level 5

11. You have addressed most of the points above and have provided explanations. You have demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices . Level 4

12. You have addressed some of the point above and have provided some explanation. You have demonstrated a satisfactory understanding of Buddhist beliefs and practices Level 3