Centre Candidate

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GCSE
Z22-C120U30-1
C120U30-1

WEDNESDAY, 8 JUNE 2022 – AFTERNOON

RELIGIOUS STUDIES Route A – Component 3

Option 1
Buddhism
1 hour

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2. 30
Total 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Do not use gel pen or correction fluid.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page.
Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. If you run out of space, use the
additional page(s) at the back of the booklet, taking care to number the question(s) correctly.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question.
You are expected to use specialist terminology accurately and make reference to sources of
religious wisdom and authority (including religious texts) where relevant.

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Answer all questions.

1. Beliefs and Teachings

(a) What do Buddhists mean by ‘mettabhavana’? [2]

(b) Describe how Mahayana Buddhists can realise their Buddha-nature. [5]

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(c) Explain why Buddhists might follow the Eightfold Path. [8]

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(d) ‘The events of Buddha’s early life were essential on his path to enlightenment.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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2. Practices

(a) What do Buddhists mean by ‘(s)kandhas’? [2]

(b) Describe death and mourning practices in Tibetan Buddhism. [5]

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(c) Explain why Buddhists might practise insight (vipassana) meditation. [8]

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(d) ‘Parinirvana Day should be the main festival for all Buddhists.’

Discuss this statement showing that you have considered more than one point of view.
(You must refer to religion and belief in your answer.) [15]

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