Places of Worship — Buddhism — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A 1RA0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0
Places of Worship
What you need to know
Describe how Buddhist places of worship, including temples, gompas, viharas and shrines, differ in their nature, history and design across Theravada, Mahayana and Triratna Buddhism.
Explain how and why places of worship are used, detailing features like the east-facing shrine room and the library.
Understand the importance of learning within these spaces, with reference to the Kimsila Sutta.
