Dharma and pluralism 

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?

it represents a move away from colonial rule 

it includes all aspects of the Hindu faith

Why might the term 'Hinduism' be rejected by Hindus?

the many ways there are to experience the divine.

the only one way there is to experience the divine.

the limited ways there are to experience the divine.

The Hindu religion originated in which country?

how a person's actions influences what happens to them in another life

Karma is a key concept in the dharmic religions. What does it refer to?

Guru Nanak was the founder of which dharmic worldview?

Who are the main characters in the Hindu Ramayana story?

Diwali is most likely to be celebrated by the followers of which religions? 

According to Buddhism, which religion was Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) born into?

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

Dharma and pluralism

Lesson outcome

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