refers to the belief that when a being dies they are reborn

a state of wisdom that enables total clarity and understanding of the truths of existence

the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth

liberation from the cycle of birth, death and rebirth

Karma and rebirth

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine key beliefs in Buddhism. They will examine key concepts such as dhamma and the idea of the human condition. They will gain an understanding of Buddhist ideas about suffering and the way to end it. They will also examine the story of Gautama Buddha.

Buddhism and Islam: Beliefs and teachings

Many Buddhists aim to generate positive karma/kamma by showing compassion (karuna) and loving-kindness ({{}}) towards all living beings.

the belief in a permanent soul being reborn

the law of cause and effect - actions have consequences

to reach Nirvana/Nibbana and end the cycle of rebirth

Why do most Theravada Buddhists want to escape samsara?

it reduces dukkha and leads to positive karma/kamma

What is the role of the Eightfold Path in relation to karma/kamma?

stay in samsara as Bodhisattvas to help others

What do Mahayana Buddhists aim to do after achieving enlightenment?

they guide Buddhists to act ethically and avoid harmful karma/kamma

they are political rules from early Buddhist kings

How do the Five Moral Precepts influence Buddhist behaviour?

In Theravada Buddhism, the Five Aggregates help explain the idea of anatta, which means that there is no fixed or permanent {{}}.

In Mahayana Buddhism, all beings are believed to have Buddha-{{}}, which means they have the potential to become enlightened.

karma/kamma, meditation, perception, rebirth, wisdom

form, sensation, perception, mental formations, consciousness

What are the Five Aggregates (skandhas) in Theravada Buddhism?

the emotional or physical feelings when encountering something

What does 'sensation' refer to in relation to the Five Aggregates?

the ability to distinguish and interpret things through the senses

What is 'perception' in the context of the Five Aggregates?

Which image is used in Mahayana texts to explain Buddha-nature?

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

Karma and rebirth

Lesson outcome

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