Dhamma, Karma, and Rebirth
In this lesson, we will be looking at the concepts of Dhamma, karma, and rebirth in relation to the cycle of samsara. What are these concepts? How do they relate to being able to lead a very good life?
Dhamma, Karma, and Rebirth
In this lesson, we will be looking at the concepts of Dhamma, karma, and rebirth in relation to the cycle of samsara. What are these concepts? How do they relate to being able to lead a very good life?
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Key learning points
- How does action impact on the universal system?
- Buddhist understanding of dharma, karma and the rebirth.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Content guidance
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
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5 Questions
Q1.
When did the Buddha first teach The Four Noble Truths?
When he left the palace to search for the truth
When he returned back home to the palace
Q2.
What is the First Noble Truth?
There are different types of pain
We suffer because we crave things
Q3.
The Second Noble Truth is about how to stop suffering
True
Q4.
What is the Third Noble truth?
In life we suffer
The way out of suffering is the Middle Way
Q5.
The Forth Noble Truth teaches people how avoid unnecessary suffering
False
5 Questions
Q1.
What does ethics mean?
The philosophical study of knowledge
The philosophical study of suffering
Q2.
What does karma mean?
Duty
What goes around comes around
Q3.
What term is used to describe the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
The cycle of dukkha
The cycle of mara
Q4.
What is Dhamma?
The advice of the Buddha on how to love forever
The belief in rebirth
Q5.
Buddhists believe in Reincarnation
True