Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Paper 2D June 2024 question paper

Outline three teachings about the Threefold Way.

Explain two beliefs about the cessation of tanha.

Explain two teachings about the Five Khandas.

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) “Dependent origination is the most important belief in Buddhism.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• reach a justified conclusion.

Outline three ways Buddhists may celebrate Vassa.

Explain two features of chanting in Buddhism.

Explain two reasons why a Bodhi tree may be important to Buddhists.

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

“The only purpose of Buddhist funerals is to remind others of life’s impermanence.”

Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against.

In your response you must:

• refer to Buddhist teachings

• refer to different Buddhist points of view

• reach a justified conclusion.