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Mantra recitation: Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies exam question on Mantra recitation, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(b)

    June 2024 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  2. Q2(b)

    June 2023 · Spec A Paper 2D

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  3. Q3(c)

    June 2023 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  4. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · Spec B Paper 2D

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  5. Q2(b)

    June 2019 · Spec A Paper 2D

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  6. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Spec B Paper 3D

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  7. Q3(d)

    June 2018 · Spec B Paper 1D

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All 7 questions on Mantra recitation, as a list
  1. June 2024, Spec B Paper 3D, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways a Buddhist may use sacred syllables.
  2. June 2023, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why a Buddhist might use mala beads.
  3. June 2023, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(c) (5 marks): Explain two reasons why Buddhists may recite mantras. In your answer you must refer to a source of wisdom and authority.
  4. June 2022, Spec B Paper 2D, Q3(a) (3 marks): Outline three reasons why using Namo Buddhaya is important to Buddhists.
  5. June 2019, Spec A Paper 2D, Q2(b) (4 marks): Explain two reasons why Buddhists practise Namo Buddhaya.
  6. June 2019, Spec B Paper 3D, Q3(b) (4 marks): Explain two ways sacred syllables are used by Buddhists.
  7. June 2018, Spec B Paper 1D, Q3(d) (15 marks): *(d) “The recitation of mantras is the best way to reach enlightenment.” Evaluate this statement considering arguments for and against. In your response you sho

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