Unit Sequence

1. Who or what is Brahman?

2. What is atman? What can be learned about atman through a Hindu story?

3. What is samsara? Why is atman important? What else is important?

4. How might dharma affect the way someone lives their life?

5. What is ahimsa and how does it affect the lives of Hindu people?

6. Why do Hindus want to be good?

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and explain Hindu beliefs, e.g. dharma, karma, samsara, moksha, using technical terms accurately.

• Give meanings for the story of the man in the well and explain how it relates to Hindu beliefs about samsara, moksha etc

• Make clear connections between Hindu beliefs about dharma, karma, samsara and moksha and ways in which Hindus live

• Connect the four Hindu aims of life and the four stages of life with beliefs about dharma, karma, moksha etc.

• Give evidence and examples to show how Hindus put their beliefs into practice in different ways

• Make connections between Hindu beliefs studied (e.g. karma and dharma), and explain how and why they are important to Hindus.

• Reflect on and articulate what impact belief in karma and dharma might have on individuals and the world, recognising different points of view

U2.8 What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?

1. Identify and name examples of what Hindus have and do in their families and at mandir to show their faith (A3).

2. Ask good questions about what Hindus do to show their faith (B1).

3. Describe some examples of what Hindus do to show their faith, and make connections with some Hindu beliefs and teachings about aims and duties in life (A1).

4. Discuss and present ideas about what it means to be a Hindu in Britain today, making links with their own experiences (C1).