Depth Study Buddhism
Depth Study Buddhism
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
The mentor can be identified by four things: by restraining you from wrongdoing, guiding you towards good actions, telling you what you ought to know, and showing you the path …
— Sigalovada Sutta
To what extent has ONE significant person or school of thought, other than the Buddha, assisted adherents by showing them the path?
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
On life’s journey, faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is light by day, and right mindfulness is the protection by night.
— The Buddha
How does Buddhism guide adherents on their life’s journey?
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
Explain how both diversity and unity are expressed within Buddhism.
Make reference to at least TWO of the following:
• significant person or school of thought
• ethics
• significant practices
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
How does Buddhism guide adherents towards living a better life?
Make reference to at least TWO of the following:
• significant person or school of thought
• ethics
• significant practices
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
Significant people or schools of thought have been agents of change, enriching the faith and inspiring new forms of religious expression.
With reference to the statement, analyse the impact of ONE significant person OR school of thought, other than the Buddha.
Section III – Buddhism (20 marks)
What is chosen to be upheld in ethical decisions is shaped by sources such as sacred texts or lived experience and how they help adherents navigate the world today.
With reference to the stimulus, analyse how the ethical teachings of Buddhism guide adherents to navigate the world today.
In your response, refer to ONE of the following areas:
• bioethics
• environmental ethics
• sexual ethics