Hindus
As always, the more you look, the more you realise there is to know. Religious Education is a multidisciplinary subject, with scope for looking at social, psychological, philosophical, theological, historical, ethical dimensions (just for starters). To begin to do that with the richness of ‘Sanatan Dharma’ is absorbing but also a huge challenge.
We have to ask what teachers are teaching and how we can help to support that with authentic, accurate, engaging sources and resources. Our emphasis on texts and philosophy, therefore, reflects the current syllabus and examination specification demands teachers face.
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- Diving in: thoughtful starting points
- Teenage voices: what is it like to be a young Hindu in Britain today?
- Essential texts: what can Hindus learn from the Ramayana?
- Essential texts: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2
- Infographic: data on Hindus in the UK and beyond
- What does Hinduism have to say about human nature and destiny?
- Ultimate reality, the universe and the self: Hindu concepts for examination students.
- Case studies: Shankara and Ramanuja
- Case study: Hindu living; a temple through time
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The Ramayana: emotion graphA resource on the Ramayana, using an emotion graph to explore the characters' emotional journey, helping students understand the themes of duty, love, and heroism. - Internal
Big ideas found in the RamayanaInsights into big ideas in the Ramayana, exploring their relevance to Hindu beliefs and values.
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Essential text: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2Explores Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, discussing duty, karma, and the eternal soul in Hinduism.
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- ExternalCensus figures for England and Wales
- ExternalCensus figures for Northern Ireland
- ExternalAge and ethnicity
Places of worship:
- ExternalHindu temples officially registered for marriage in England and Wales
- ExternalSikh temples/Gurdwaras
- ExternalChurches
Hindus at work:
- ExternalHindus in the British Armed Forces source one
- ExternalHindus in the British Armed Forces source two
- ExternalBarristers
- ExternalSolicitors
- ExternalCivil Servants
- ExternalJournalists
- ExternalUniversity Students
Global data:
- ExternalHindus worldwide
External links
- ExternalBBC Religions article (2009) about Hindu concepts
- ExternalHare Krishna Movement website
- ExternalAhimsa Milk project in Leicester
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- InternalCase study: Dharma in action at the Atma CaféExamination of how dharma is applied in community service at Atma Caf√©.
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Three key Hindu ideas about human purpose and destinyA resource exploring three key Hindu ideas ókarma, dharma, and moksha óregarding human purpose, destiny, and spiritual fulfilment in Hindu teachings. - Internal
Deepu’s dilemmaScenario cards about Deepu's ethical and cultural dilemmas encourages age empathy and understanding in Hindu cultural context.
External links
- ExternalBBC My Life, My Religion: helpful starting points
- ExternalBBC A-Z of Religions
- ExternalA helpful account of Hindu deities
eResources
- InternalLearning Hindu ideas by numbersEngaging approach to learning Hindu ideas.
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Extended version of the article ‘Case studies: Shankara and Ramanuja’Case studies on Hindu philosophers Shankara and Ramanuja.
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- ExternalIllustrations of Shankara
- ExternalIllustrations of Ramanuja
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- Internal Extended version of the article ‘Case studies: Shankara and Ramanuja’Case studies on Hindu philosophers Shankara and Ramanuja.
Select a topic to explore resources
Diving in: thoughtful starting pointsTeenage voices: what is it like to be a young Hindu in Britain today?Essential texts: what can Hindus learn from the Ramayana?Essential texts: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2Infographic: data on Hindus in the UK and beyondWhat does Hinduism have to say about human nature and destiny?Ultimate reality, the universe and the self: Hindu concepts for examination students.Case studies: Shankara and RamanujaCase study: Hindu living; a temple through time
External links
External Link
External links
Member Only Content
- Internal The Ramayana: emotion graphA resource on the Ramayana, using an emotion graph to explore the characters' emotional journey, helping students understand the themes of duty, love, and heroism.
- Internal Big ideas found in the RamayanaInsights into big ideas in the Ramayana, exploring their relevance to Hindu beliefs and values.
Member Only Content
- Internal Essential text: Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 2Explores Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, discussing duty, karma, and the eternal soul in Hinduism.
External links
- ExternalCensus figures for England and Wales
- ExternalCensus figures for Northern Ireland
- ExternalAge and ethnicity
Places of worship:
- ExternalHindu temples officially registered for marriage in England and Wales
- ExternalSikh temples/Gurdwaras
- ExternalChurches
Hindus at work:
- ExternalHindus in the British Armed Forces source one
- ExternalHindus in the British Armed Forces source two
- ExternalBarristers
- ExternalSolicitors
- ExternalCivil Servants
- ExternalJournalists
- ExternalUniversity Students
Global data:
- ExternalHindus worldwide
External links
- ExternalBBC Religions article (2009) about Hindu concepts
- ExternalHare Krishna Movement website
- ExternalAhimsa Milk project in Leicester
Member Only Content
- InternalCase study: Dharma in action at the Atma CaféExamination of how dharma is applied in community service at Atma Caf√©.
- Internal Three key Hindu ideas about human purpose and destinyA resource exploring three key Hindu ideas ókarma, dharma, and moksha óregarding human purpose, destiny, and spiritual fulfilment in Hindu teachings.
- Internal Deepu’s dilemmaScenario cards about Deepu's ethical and cultural dilemmas encourages age empathy and understanding in Hindu cultural context.
External links
- ExternalBBC My Life, My Religion: helpful starting points
- ExternalBBC A-Z of Religions
- ExternalA helpful account of Hindu deities
eResources
- InternalLearning Hindu ideas by numbersEngaging approach to learning Hindu ideas.
Member Only Content
- Internal Extended version of the article ‘Case studies: Shankara and Ramanuja’Case studies on Hindu philosophers Shankara and Ramanuja.
External links
- ExternalIllustrations of Shankara
- ExternalIllustrations of Ramanuja
Member Only Content
- Internal Extended version of the article ‘Case studies: Shankara and Ramanuja’Case studies on Hindu philosophers Shankara and Ramanuja.
