Buddhism Key Practices: Ethics (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Exam Questions

Explain two contrasting ways Buddhists might show compassion (karuna).

Explain two reasons why believing in kamma (karma) is important for Buddhists today.

 Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists can develop the six perfections within themselves.

Explain two ways that belief in karuna can influence Buddhists’ actions.

Explain two of the five moral precepts of Buddhism.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The law of kamma (karma) makes all Buddhists behave well.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

‘For Buddhists, it is always wrong to speak falsehoods (tell lies).’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

‘For Buddhists, it is easy to follow the Five Moral Precepts.’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

‘It is impossible for Buddhists to always act with compassion (karuna).’

 Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Buddhist teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.