Sanatana dharma

Religious education

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?

According to Hindus, what does Sanatana Dharma refer to?

Which name best refers to God in Hindu Dharma?

retirement and time to focus on a spiritual life 

giving up worldly goods and seeking a spiritual purpose

Match the four stages in a Hindu's life to the correct ashramas.

Which religion is **not** part of the three dharmic faiths?

that it is the true essence of all living things

that it is a person's duty to achieve enlightenment 

What is the Hindu interpretation of dharma? 

The word 'Hindu' originates from the people living near which river?

Which term might be used to replace the word 'Hinduism'? 

Which concepts link the dharmic religions?

Select the ways in which a Hindu may follow their dharma.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Sanatana dharma

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.