Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B · 1RB0
Specification 2.7, 2.4 · Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3
Revise: Treatment of CriminalsSome Mahayana teachings also defend exceptional violence through skilful means: methods adapted to circumstances to benefit beings. In the Upaya Kaushalya Sutra, the Buddha in a past life kills a robber intent on mass murder on a ship. This supports the Buddhist argument that harmful action can sometimes protect others from greater harm.
- Revise: Teachings About Miracles
The use of teachings, stories or practices adapted to people's needs and capacities to help them progress spiritually, particularly emphasised in Mahayana Buddhism.