Curated OER
UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA
Learners examine the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life.
Curated OER
Understanding Karma, Dharma and Samsara
Students understand the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life
Curated OER
Man's Search For Meaning: Writing Assessment (Final Multi-Genre Project)
Conclude a study of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning with a research project that asks readers to investigate what various religions and philosophies believe is the meaning of life. The resource packet includes a list of...
Curated OER
World Religion Word Search
Although this world religion word search offers little academic value, it includes several lesser-known belief systems (including Rastafarianism, Zoroastrianism, and Baha'i), some of which are difficult for learners to spell. In that...
Curated OER
Breaking News English: 1 Million Greet Pope in Germany
In this English instructional activity, learners read "1 Million Greet Pope in Germany," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
Other
Hindu Website: An Essay on the Hindu Way of Life
Learn the reasons that Hinduism as a religion cannot be separated from Hinduism as a way of life. Understand Hindu belief and practice.
Other
Hinduwebsite: What Is the Correct Way of Life?
A long article addressed to Hindus as a guide to how they are to live according to the teachings of Hinduism.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Asian Educational Media Service
A tremendous resource for finding sites, multimedia, and other resources for teaching about or studying Asian countries. Search by country, media type, or grade level. Includes lesson plans and links to great online resources.
Other
Bhagavadgita the Divine Teachings
A page with links to information on the Bhagavad Gita. These links include a full translation, commentaries, a summary, and an essay outlining the seven main teachings of the book.
Other
Hinduwebsite: Belief in Soul
A description of the Hindu conception of the soul, which is known as Atman.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Religions of the World
Explains what religion is, the different categories of world religions, and the major religions within each. Some facts are given about each religion, including its origin, where the name comes from, what its followers are called, and...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Pilgrimage
PBS explores the world of India with an in-depth look into the practice of pilgrimages. Describes the meaning behind pilgrimages and the locations of pilgrimages. Compares the pilgrimages of Hinduism to that of Buddhism and Jainism.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Indian Religion
Reference article provides an overview of the ancient religions of India, including information on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.