Buddhist Ethical Teachings — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A 1RA0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Buddhist Ethical Teachings
What you need to know
Evaluate divergent Buddhist understandings of the nature, purpose, and importance of kamma, merit, and rebirth, referencing the Dhammapada 181–187 and the Khuddakapatha.
Explain the concepts of compassion (karuna) and loving kindness (metta), the Five Precepts (pancha sila) and the Six Perfections (paramitas).
Analyze the divergent applications of these ethical teachings in modern Buddhist life.
