ETHICS Ahimsa HINDU UNIT (RS/RE)

NON SPECIALIST FRIENDLY PICK UP AND GO LESSON.

This resource explores the Hindu principle of Ahimsa and explains how non‑violence influences Hindu beliefs, moral decisions, and everyday life choices.

Suitable for Ethics / Religious Education (RE) / Religious Studies (RS) and designed so non‑specialists can teach it with confidence.

This lesson includes:

• A retrieval based and accessible Do Now using modern real‑world examples
• Clear teaching of Ahimsa and links to atman, karma, samsara, and moksha
• Discussion and scenario tasks exploring moral choices and non‑violence
• A contemporary case study on Saalumarada Thimmakka to show Ahimsa in action
• An extended writing opportunity describing how Ahimsa influences Hindu beliefs and life choices, with support and challenge

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