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Lessons of the Indian Epics: Following the Dharma
Students examine how the epic poem, "Ramayana" teaches dharma, one of Hinduism's most important tenets. They read the abridged version of the "Ramayana," identify the main plot points, complete a chart, and write an essay on a moral...
Curriculum Project
Gandhi
Introduce class members to Gandhi's non-violent, non-cooperative ideas with Richard Attenborough's 1982 bio-epic. The film traces the experiences that gave shape to Gandhi's ideas and the actions that eventually lead to the end of...
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Shadow Theater of the Mahabharata
Students explore the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, by creating Javanese shadow puppets and performing significant scenes from the story. They combine their artistic ability with their desire to learn an important aspect of the Southeast Asian...
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UNDERSTANDING KARMA, DHARMA, AND SAMSARA
Pupils 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.
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WHAT SHOULD ARJUNA DO?
Students become familiar with the Bhagavad Gita, recognize the various arguments Lord Krishna gave for doing one's dharma, explore the idea of karma yoga, acting with holy indifference.
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The Arts of Africa, Asia and the Middle East: An Exploration of Art, Music and Film
Students examine the arts of the Middle East, Asia and Africa. After viewing films, they discuss the views of the various characters and identify the differences in the cultures presented. They also use the internet to evaluate various...
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The Epic of Ramayana
This article discusses the significant of on the Ramayana, the epic story of the hero Rama that is so much a part of Hindu culture.
British Library
British Library: Love and Valour in India's Great Epic
Explore the epic story of Ramayana, one of the most significant pieces of literature in the Hindu culture. The British Library offered an exhibit of the tale in 2008, but the data is still available online.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Diwali
PBS explores the religious festivals of India with an in-depth look into the festival Diwali. Identifies the Sanskrit word and provides its meaning. Details the origins of the festival and the epic which sparked the celebration....
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Ramayana
Brief description of the Ramayana, one of two great epic poems of ancient India.