Enlightenment — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B 1RB0
Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0
Enlightenment
What you need to know
Explain Buddhist teachings about the nature of enlightenment in the Theravada and Mahayana traditions.
Analyze examples of enlightenment, including the Buddha's experience in the Maha-Saccaka Sutta.
Assess the reasons why enlightenment is regarded as important and its significance for Buddhists today.
Evaluate Buddhist responses to non-religious arguments (including atheist and Humanist) asserting that enlightenment is illogical and scientifically explainable.
