4 Evaluate the claim that sthe three refuges: the Buddha, dhamma and the sangha have equal significnace for different Buddhists in the contemporary world. (30)
4 Evaluate the status of the Buddha as a place of refuge within Buddhism historically . (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that the most important of the Three Refuges for Buddhist practice is taking refuge in the Buddha. (30)
4 Evaluate the debate between the Theravada and Mahayana claims about the role and nature of the Buddha. (30)
4 Evaluate the implications of taking the Dharma as a place of refuge within Buddhism today. (30)
4. Evaluate the claim the dharma is important of the refuges. (30)
4 Evaluate the view ‘Renouncing a material life can help people on the path towards enlightenment.' (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that the most important of the Three Refuges for Buddhist practice is taking refuge in the Sangha. (30)
4 Evaluate the opinion that the difficulties of taking the Sangha as a place of refuge means it has little significance within Buddhism today. (30)
4 Evaluate the relative importance of different interpretations of the role and nature of the sangha. (30)
4 Evaluate the claim that the Buddhist notion of ‘refuge’ is now out of date. (30)
4 Evaluate the importance of the refuges for worship and daily life in Buddhist traditions. (30)