Religious Studies GCSE
Samsara
What Samsara means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The continuous cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation, seen as a cycle of suffering and bondage that Hindus seek to escape.
The cycle through which the eternal self travels, ultimately seeking union with Brahman.
The cycle of suffering and rebirth, which arises depending on ignorance and craving.
The cycle that is broken by dying in Varanasi, granting immediate moksha.
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which is driven by karma.
The continuous cycle of being born, dying, and being born again.
Topics that use Samsara
- Buddhism - 3.1.1.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Hinduism - 3.1.4.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
- Key Beliefs (AQA GCSE)
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