Dharma and moksha

Religious education

Dharma and pluralism

Sanatana dharma

Buddhist Dhamma

The three jewels

Sikh dharma

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.

Dharma: how is this interpreted and put into action?

the belief that consequences have actions

the belief that the atman enters a new living being upon death

How can an atman be reunited with Brahman? 

According to Hindu Dharma, how might moksha be achieved?

Which Hindu term describes the eternal law or truth?

a system of stages of life in Hindu Dharma

the ways that Hindus can fulfil their dharma and be closer to the divine 

What does the Hindu term 'ashrama' mean? 

According to the ashramas, which stage of life is being a parent and householder? 

According to the ashramas, which stage is renunciation? 

Dharma and moksha

Lesson outcome