a Hindu's personal duty to act with compassion

serving others without expecting anything in return

produced by a person's actions that influences what happens to them in their life or future lives

generosity and giving to others through charity

Dharma: living the Hindu life

Religious education

Brahman: The story of Svetaketu

Brahman: the role of deities

Puja: different Hindu expressions

Murtis and how they are used in puja

Karma, samsara and moksha

In this unit pupils will investigate ideas of the divine in Hindu dharma. The story of Svetakeatu will help them understand the idea of Brahman in all things. They will examine deities and mandirs to see Hindu dharma is pluralist and the divine can be perceived in many ways.

Hindus: how do Hindus see Brahman?

it's a personal duty to act kindly, fairly and truthfully

it's a set of rules that must be followed closely 

giving gifts to family members so they can give you a gift too

by creating good karma by helping others in need

by gaining fame and recognition in their community

buying some cinema tickets for friends and asking for the money back 

buying food supplies to donate to a local food bank

the idea that actions have consequences, good or bad

helping parents keep the house clean and tidy

not helping siblings with their homework 

Which of the following actions are examples of good karma?

Where do many Hindus go to worship together?

Which of these items is used during puja?

Which deity does the murti pictured represent?

to offer respect and gratitude to the deity

Why is there fruit in front of the murti pictured?

Dharma: living the Hindu life

Lesson outcome