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Meditation: Eduqas A‑Level Religious Studies questions

Every Eduqas A-Level Religious Studies exam question on 4B Meditation, 2017–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q3(a)

    June 2025 · Component 1D

    20 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2025 Component 1D, question 3(a): Explain the importance of meditation in Buddhism.

  2. Q3(b)

    June 2025 · Component 1D

    30 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2025 Component 1D, question 3(b): ‘Metta bhavana (loving kindness) is the most important type of meditation in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.

  3. Q4(a)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2024 AS Component 1D, question 4(a): Explain how vipassana meditation cultivates qualities which lead to awakening.

  4. Q4(b)

    June 2024 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2024 AS Component 1D, question 4(b): ‘Meditation is not important for all Buddhists.’ Evaluate this view.

  5. Q1(a)

    June 2019 · Component 1D

    20 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2019 Component 1D, question 1(a): Examine different ways in which Buddhists meditate. 0 1

  6. Q1(b)

    June 2019 · Component 1D

    30 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2019 Component 1D, question 1(b): ‘Meditation is the most important Buddhist practice.’ Evaluate this view.

  7. Q2(a)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2019 AS Component 1D, question 2(a): Explain the Buddhist practices of samatha meditation and vipassana meditation.

  8. Q2(b)

    June 2019 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2019 AS Component 1D, question 2(b): ‘Meditation is essential for all Buddhists.’ Evaluate this view.

  9. Q5(a)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2017 AS Component 1D, question 5(a): Examine different practices of Buddhist meditation.

  10. Q5(b)

    June 2017 · AS Component 1D

    25 marks4B Meditation
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    June 2017 AS Component 1D, question 5(b): ‘Meditation is a waste of time in today’s world.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Buddhism.
All 10 questions on Meditation, as a list
  1. June 2025, Component 1D, Q3(a) (20 marks): Explain the importance of meditation in Buddhism.
  2. June 2025, Component 1D, Q3(b) (30 marks): ‘Metta bhavana (loving kindness) is the most important type of meditation in Buddhism.’ Evaluate this view.
  3. June 2024, AS Component 1D, Q4(a) (25 marks): Explain how vipassana meditation cultivates qualities which lead to awakening.
  4. June 2024, AS Component 1D, Q4(b) (25 marks): ‘Meditation is not important for all Buddhists.’ Evaluate this view.
  5. June 2019, Component 1D, Q1(a) (20 marks): Examine different ways in which Buddhists meditate. 0 1
  6. June 2019, Component 1D, Q1(b) (30 marks): ‘Meditation is the most important Buddhist practice.’ Evaluate this view.
  7. June 2019, AS Component 1D, Q2(a) (25 marks): Explain the Buddhist practices of samatha meditation and vipassana meditation.
  8. June 2019, AS Component 1D, Q2(b) (25 marks): ‘Meditation is essential for all Buddhists.’ Evaluate this view.
  9. June 2017, AS Component 1D, Q5(a) (25 marks): Examine different practices of Buddhist meditation.
  10. June 2017, AS Component 1D, Q5(b) (25 marks): ‘Meditation is a waste of time in today’s world.’ Evaluate this view with reference to Buddhism.

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