Mantra Recitation — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A 1RA0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Mantra Recitation
What you need to know
Analyse different understandings of mantra recitation in Theravada Buddhism (including 'Namo Buddhaya') and Mahayana Buddhism: what it is, its purpose and role, and why it is important.
Explain why Buddhists use sacred syllables, devotional articles, offerings and mala beads, and what this use involves.
Assess why these devotional tools are used across different schools of Buddhism.
