Experiencing Ultimate Reality (Buddhist perspective): OCR GCSE Religious Studies questions
OCR GCSE Religious Studies past-paper questions on Experiencing Ultimate Reality (Buddhist perspective), 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 5 questions on Experiencing Ultimate Reality (Buddhist perspective), as a list
- June 2025, Buddhist perspective, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline what is meant by taking the Refuges. [3]
- June 2024, Buddhist perspective, Q2(c) (6 marks): Explain why puja might be considered an important religious practice for Buddhists. You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer. [6]
- June 2022, Buddhist perspective, Q2(c) (6 marks): Explain why some Buddhists believe bodhisattvas can help them achieve enlightenment. You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in your answer. [6]
- November 2021, Buddhist perspective, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline one Buddhist belief about bodhisattvas. [3]
- November 2021, Buddhist perspective, Q2(c) (6 marks): Explain why Buddhists might disagree about the importance of scripture for revealing Ultimate Reality. You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority in yo
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