Year 7 - Religious education
Dharma and moksha
Dharma: how is this interpreted and put into action?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigate how the concept of dharma is interpeted by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. They will examine the concept of the Hindu worldview as Sanatana Dharma and how this links to rta. From that they will explore Buddha and Sikh dharma noting differences.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the Hindu beliefs about the soul and the significance of moksha.
Key Notes
- According to the Hindu concept of dharma, the soul cannot be destroyed.
- The soul enters a new living being upon death.
- Moksha is the ultimate goal of the cycle of life, death and rebirth.
- Moksha occurs when the soul ends the cycle of rebirth and is reunited with Brahman.
- Dharma is a path to attaining moksha.
Vocabulary To Learn
- moksha: liberation or freedom from samsara
- karma: the belief that all actions have consequences
- samsara: the belief in the cycle of rebirth for the soul
- atman: means 'soul' or 'spirit'
- Brahman: the supreme spirit or ultimate reality
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Moksha is a place or is heaven.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
According to the Hindu concept of dharma, the soul cannot be destroyed. The soul enters a new living being upon death.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'moksha'
liberation or freedom from samsara.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Moksha is a place or is heaven. Correction: Moksha is where the atman (soul) is reunited with Brahman (the supreme being).
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