Life after death - Hinduism

Lesson Title:
Hindu Beliefs About Life After Death – Reincarnation, Karma and Moksha (GCSE Religious Studies)

Description:
This clear and engaging KS3 or GCSE RE lesson explores Hindu beliefs surrounding life after death. Students examine key concepts such as reincarnation, karma, samsara, moksha, and the soul (atman). Through interactive tasks, word building, reflection, and retrieval activities, students gain a solid understanding of how these beliefs influence Hindu behaviour and life goals.

Lesson Aims:

Understand the Hindu cycle of birth, death and rebirth (samsara)

Define karma, reincarnation, atman and moksha in the Hindu tradition

Explore how actions in life affect rebirth into higher or lower forms

Learn the ultimate goal of achieving moksha and union with the divine (Brahman)

Reflect on how belief in karma influences ethical choices

Compare Hindu beliefs with Christian and Islamic ideas about the afterlife

Engage in discussion, creative tasks, and critical thinking about morality and consequences

Complete comprehension, sentence completion and quiz questions to reinforce learning

This lesson is ideal for GCSE RE (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) or KS3 world religions units. Also useful for homework, revision or interfaith comparison sessions.