Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2D June 2023 question paper

Outline three Buddhist beliefs about the nature of dukkha.

Explain two reasons why paticca-samuppada is important for Buddhists.

Explain two Buddhist teachings about the nature of nirodha.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

In this question, 3 of the marks awarded will be for your spelling, punctuation and grammar and your use of specialist terminology.

*(d) “Sila is the most important aspect of the Threefold Way.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three purposes of meditation for Buddhists.

Explain two reasons why a Buddhist might use mala beads.

Explain two ways that death and mourning rituals may be significant for Tibetan Buddhists.

In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.

“The most significant of all Buddhist festivals is Parinibbana Day.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you should:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• refer to different Buddhist points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.