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    Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The cycle of birth, life and death — OCR GCSE Religious Studies

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    Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The cycle of birth, life and death explained

    Hinduism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/05) - Beliefs and teachings - The cycle of birth, life and death covers 5 specification points, including Samsara; Maya; Detachment; Moksha and The significance and interconnection of….

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    1. The meaning of the terms: Samsara; Maya; Detachment; Moksha
    2. The significance and interconnection of Samsara, Maya, Detachment and Moksha
    3. The relationship between rebirth in samsara and karma
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    1. Common and divergent understanding and emphases given to these concepts by different Hindu groups, including the possibility of being jivan mukti (liberated while alive)
    2. Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Hindu groups

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