Pearson Edexcel A Level · Religious Studies (9RS0)

Religious beliefs, values and teachings (Buddhism): Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the Eightfold Path, which of the following is categorized as one of the ethical principles (sila) rather than a meditation or wisdom principle?

Question 2

1 mark

How does Mahayana Buddhism extend the concept of the Buddha through the doctrine of the trikaya?

Question 3

1 mark

Which of the following describes a significant development in the Triratna Buddhist Community (formerly FWBO) that distinguishes its practice from traditional ethnic Buddhist schools?

Question 4

1 mark

In the context of the Three Refuges, what is the primary role of the sangha for a Buddhist practitioner?

Question 5

1 mark

In the Visuddhimagga, how does the scholar Buddhaghosa describe the Five Khandas (aggregates) in relation to the search for Enlightenment?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the Three Poisons in Buddhist teaching and state their role in the cycle of samsara.

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Question 7

3 marks

Identify and explain how the practice of samatha meditation assists a Buddhist in achieving the transition from dukkha to nibbana.

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Question 8

6 marks

Critically compare the views of Arthur Basham and Walpola Rahula regarding the compatibility of the bodhisattva ideal within the Theravada tradition.

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Question 9

3 marks

(a) Explain the significance of metta (loving-kindness) and karuna (compassion) within the context of the Eightfold Path.

(b) Identify how these qualities relate to the Three-fold Way of ethics, meditation, and wisdom.

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Question 10

5 marks

(a) Explain the significance of the Three Refuges (the Buddha, dhamma, and sangha) as a place of refuge for Buddhist practitioners.

(b) Assess the view that the Vinaya Pitaka is the most essential section of the Tipitaka for maintaining a cohesive Buddhist community.

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