Sample Question Set 1

a) Define samatha (2)

b) Describe what happens during a Tibetan funeral (5)

c) Explain why Wesak is important for Buddhists (8)

d) “Religious festivals are just excuse for people to have fun” Discuss (15)

Sample Question Set 2

a) Define Mettabhavana (2)

b) Describe what happens during Parinirvana day (5)

c) Explain from two traditions the different ways Buddhists funerals are performed (8)

d) “Every Buddhist should perform puja” Discuss (15)

Sample Question Set 3

a) Define Vipassana (2)

b) Describe ways in which Buddhists perform puja (5)

c) Explain why Buddhists meditate (8)

d) “Samatha Meditation is the most important type of meditation” Discuss (15)

Sample Question Set 4

a) Define Puja

B) Describe the key features of a Buddhist temple (5)

c) Explain the importance of puja for Buddhists (8)

d) “Buddhist temples in the UK are not ‘authentic’ Buddhist temples” Discuss (15)

Sample Question Set 5

a) Define Malas

b) Describe why Chanting is important for Buddhists (5)

c) Explain why Buddhists will visit a temple as part of their faith (8)

d) “A Buddhist funeral should focus on remembering the dead person” Discuss (15)

Sample Question Set 6

a) Define Stupas

b) Describe the similarities and differences between temples in the UK and Buddhist countries (5)

c) Explain why Mettabhavana meditation is important (8)

d) 'Meditation is the most important Buddhist practice' (15 marks)

Sample Question Set 7

a) Define Murdras

b) Describe why Kathina is important for Buddhists (5)

c) Explain from two different traditions ways in which they celebrate festivals within Buddhism (8)

d) "Pilgrimages are the most important Buddhist practice" (15 Marks)

Sample Question Set 8

a) Define Uposatha 

b) Describe the use of malas to count mantras or breaths in meditation' (5 marks)

c) Explain why the temple is an important part of the Buddhist community (8)

d) “Funeral rites effect the fate of the dead”

Sample Set Questions 9

a) Define Je/Lama TsongKhapa Day

b) Describe Mahayana practices of sky burials. 

c) Explain the meaning of food, light, flowers and incense as offerings in Buddhist worship (8)

d) “No one place is more sacred than another.” (15 marks)

Sample Set 10

a) Give two types of meditation

b) Describe two contrasting Buddhist rituals associated with death and mourning 

c) Explain why Vassa (the rain retreat) is important in different Buddhism. 

d)

Sample Set 11

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b) Explain two ways in which shrines are important in Buddhist worship 

c) Explain why Wesak is important for Buddhists

d)

Sample Set 12

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b) Describe why Chanting is Important.

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Sample Set 13

a) Define the word stupa 

b) Describe the similarities and differences between temples in the UK and Buddhist countries. 

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