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Year 10 - Religious education

The concept of Dhamma

Buddhism: beliefs

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the different meanings of Dhamma and how it influences Buddhists today.

Key Notes

  • Dhamma has a variety of meanings depending on its context.
  • It is a central Buddhist belief and Buddhists may believe that it upholds natural order.
  • Dhamma is based upon the actions and teachings of the Buddha, which Buddhists are encouraged to follow.
  • These teachings were later written down and are now also known as the Dhamma.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Dhamma: the teachings of the Buddha
  • dukkha: a belief that all life includes suffering and unsatisfactoriness
  • refuge: safety or shelter from difficulty or danger

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Dhamma or Dharma has the same meaning for all dharmic worldviews.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Dhamma has a variety of meanings depending on its context. It is a central Buddhist belief and Buddhists may believe that it upholds natural order.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Dhamma'

the teachings of the Buddha.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Dhamma or Dharma has the same meaning for all dharmic worldviews. Correction: In Buddhism, Dhamma refers to the teachings of the Buddha.

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