Buddhist worship & festivals

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following describes a worship ritual in Buddhism?

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Give two reasons why worship at home is important to many Buddhists.

Explain two contrasting reasons why festivals are an important part of Buddhism.

Explain two ways in which Buddhists might practise the Five Moral Precepts.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘In today’s world, it is difficult for many Buddhists to meditate.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following is not one of the Five Moral Precepts?

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Give two of the events from the Buddha’s life that are remembered at Wesak.

Explain two contrasting reasons why shrines are important for Buddhist worship.

Explain two reasons why samatha meditation is practised by many Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Buddhists, it is easy to develop the six perfections (for example, generosity).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following is the festival that remembers the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death?

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Give two of the five moral precepts.

Explain two contrasting ways in which a Buddhist might use visualisation in meditation.

Explain two reasons why retreats are important for some Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The law of kamma (karma) makes all Buddhists behave well.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following is insight meditation?

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Give two different items which might be seen on a Buddhist shrine.

Explain two contrasting ways Buddhists might show compassion (karuna).

Explain two reasons why believing in kamma (karma) is important for Buddhists today.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Rituals associated with death have little importance to Buddhists.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following is not one of the Six Perfections in the

Give two reasons why Buddhists perform puja in the home.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists can show devotion to the Buddha in a temple.

Explain two reasons why death and mourning rituals are important for many Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Buddhists, it is always wrong to speak falsehoods (tell lies).’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Buddhism: Practices

Which one of the following terms means ‘loving kindness’?

Give two aims of meditation.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists can develop the six perfections within themselves.

Explain two reasons why Parinirvana Day is important for Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Buddhists, it is easy to follow the Five Moral Precepts.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.