Year 7 - Religious education
Sikh dharma
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 meaning of the Sikh understanding of dharma and how Sikhs might put this into action.
Key Notes
- The Sikh dharma indicates the path of righteousness, proper religious practices, and performing one's own moral duties.
- It derives from a Sanskrit root word meaning 'to uphold or sustain'.
- Dharma is anything that upholds or sustains a positive order in accordance with Sikh values.
- The Sikh dharma is revealed through the teachings of the nine living gurus and the Guru Granth Sahib.
- Sikhs are inspired to follow the Sikh dharma by Guru Nanak and the Guru Granth Sahib.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Sikh dharma: living with a good moral code and honouring God
- mukti: the freeing of the soul from rebirth; the soul reunites with Waheguru
- Waheguru: God, the divine
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The concept of dharma is the same in Sikhi, Sanatana Dharma and Buddhism.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Sikh dharma indicates the path of righteousness, proper religious practices, and performing one's own moral duties. It derives from a Sanskrit root word meaning 'to uphold or sustain'.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Sikh dharma'
living with a good moral code and honouring God.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The concept of dharma is the same in Sikhi, Sanatana Dharma and Buddhism. Correction: Sikh dharma is living according to the teachings of Waheguru, Guru Nanak and the nine successive Gurus.
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