Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Second Noble Truth

What you need to know

Explain the nature of samudaya (the root of suffering) and analyze Buddhist teachings about its causes, including the Sermon at Benares.
Describe the Three Poisons and explain how they are represented in the Wheel of Life.
Evaluate divergent understandings of the Wheel of Life, specifically comparing Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism.