Religious Studies J625,04 June 2018 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Core Buddhist Beliefs | Identifying the Three Marks of Existence, explaining types of suffering from the First Noble Truth, and defining the concept of kamma.

2. Life of the Buddha and the Four Sights | Explaining the significance of the Four Sights in Siddhartha Gautama’s journey toward enlightenment.

3. Craving and Buddhist Practice | Evaluating whether overcoming craving is the ultimate goal for all Buddhists, considering different traditions and scriptural references.

4. Buddhist Pilgrimage and Meditation | Identifying the Three Jewels, describing pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya, and listing different forms of meditation.

5. Uposatha Days and Buddhist Observance | Explaining the purpose and significance of Uposatha Days in Buddhist practice and their role in monastic and lay communities.

6. Death Rituals in Buddhism | Discussing the importance of death rituals in various Buddhist traditions, considering different perspectives and textual authority.