Religious Studies J625,04 June 2022 , OCR GCSE Past Papers with Mark Schemes

1. Buddhist Ethics and Virtues | Identifying three of the Six Perfections (paramitas) and describing the role of Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism.

2. Pilgrimage and Buddhist Practice | Exploring features of a Buddhist pilgrimage site and assessing the significance of the Rain Retreat (Vassa) for laypeople and monastics.

3. Suffering and the Three Poisons | Analyzing the connection between suffering (dukkha) and the three poisons (greed, hatred, and ignorance).

4. Death, Mourning, and Meditation | Examining Buddhist rituals for death and mourning, the significance of Samatha meditation, and the consequences of immoral conduct.

5. Buddhism in the Modern World | Evaluating whether the Buddha remains relevant for contemporary Buddhists, considering different traditions and teachings.

6. Buddhist Doctrine and Moral Consequences | Discussing the types of suffering, the impact of ethical choices in karmic consequences, and Buddhist perspectives on personal and collective responsibility.