Chanting in Buddhism — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A 1RA0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Chanting in Buddhism
What you need to know
Describe the nature, purpose, and role of chanting as a devotional practice to gain mental concentration, confidence, and joy, referencing Dhammapada 1–2.
Evaluate divergent understandings of the importance of chanting in contemporary Buddhist life.
Compare chanting practices in Theravada Buddhism (including Triratna Buddhism, referencing Dhammapada 190) with those in Mahayana Buddhism (including Nam Myoho Renge Kyo).
