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Religious Studies
AQA GCSE Religious Studies
The study of religions: beliefs and teachings
Buddhism

AQA GCSE Religious Studies · 8061

Buddhism

Recognize Buddhism as a significant tradition within the diverse religious landscape of Great Britain.
Explore the core beliefs, teachings, and practices of Buddhism and their foundations in Buddhist sources of wisdom and authority.
Assess the influence of these Buddhist beliefs, teachings, and practices on individuals, communities, and societies.
Analyze common and divergent views within Buddhism, referencing perspectives from Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Pure Land traditions.

Subtopics

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The concept of Dhamma (Dharma)
3.1.4.1 Key Beliefs
2
Dependent arising
3.1.4.1 Key Beliefs
3
The Three Marks of Existence
3.1.4.1 Key Beliefs
4
The human personality
3.1.4.1 Key Beliefs
5
Human destiny
3.1.4.1 Key Beliefs
6
Life and significance of the Buddha
3.1.4.2 The Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
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The Four Noble Truths
3.1.4.2 The Buddha and the Four Noble Truths
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Ethical teachings
3.1.4.2 The Buddha and the Four Noble Truths

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