Lesson 2: What is samsara?
Recognising how the cycle of life, death and reincarnation can shape people's views about life and death.
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Learning objective
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Odd one out and read the verses from the Torah, Christian Bible and Bhagavad Gita to the children.
In pairs, ask the children to discuss which extract may be the odd one out and why.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y5: What happens when we die? (Part 2)Lesson 1: If there is a soul, where does it go?Lesson 3: How might someone reach moksha?Lesson 4: How can people find comfort after death?Lesson 5: What is nirvana?Lesson 6: What does enlightenment look like?Optional Easter lesson: What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?
Originally created by:
Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews Team Religion and worldviews specialist
Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
