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3.2 Concepts of Karma
Hindu Religious Education · Grade 11 · 19 lessons in the design
What this covers
- The ethical aspects of Karma; the five precepts of Karma; Karma theory as the law of cause and effect; and Dharma vs Adharma.
What you will be able to do
- explain the concepts and different aspects of the Law of Karma for deeper understanding
- analyse the impact of the law of Karma on the future
- experiment with selected aspects of the cyclic nature of Karma for righteous living
- utilise the five precepts of the law of Karma for a balanced life
- analyse the ethical framework in guiding actions
- appreciate the role of the law of Karma for selecting actions in Dharma vs Adharma
Key questions
“Why is understanding the fundamental concepts of the law of karma important in one life?”
“How does the cyclic nature of Karma inspire righteous living?”
“Why is it important for road users to practise the ethical aspect of Karma?”
Lessons
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What is Karma?
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the meaning of karma and the law of action and result.
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Karma: the law of cause and effect
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain karma as the law of cause and effect.
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Thought, word and deed
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the three channels through which karma is made.
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The three types of karma
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe stored, ripening and newly made karma.
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The cycle of karma and rebirth
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the cyclic nature of karma and rebirth.
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Karma and the future
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizAnalyse the impact of karma on the future.
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Karma in the four faiths
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompare the teaching of karma in the four faiths.
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The five precepts of karma
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizName the five precepts of karma and their purpose.
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Abstain from killing living beings
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the precept of Ahimsa for a balanced life.
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Abstain from stealing
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the precept of Asteya for honest living.
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Abstain from immorality
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the precept of purity and self-control.
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Abstain from lying
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the precept of Satya, truthful speech.
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Abstain from intoxication
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the precept against intoxicants.
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Free will, intention and responsibility
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain the role of free will and intention in karma.
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Reducing the weight of karma
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how penance and meditation reduce karmic consequences.
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Dharma vs Adharma
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDistinguish right action from wrong action.
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Ego and ignorance
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain ego and ignorance as causes of Adharma.
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Karma and ethical road use
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizApply the ethics of karma to safe road use.
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Review: the law of karma
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview the concepts, cycle, precepts and ethics of karma.