The nature of reality (Buddhist perspective): OCR GCSE Religious Studies questions
OCR GCSE Religious Studies past-paper questions on The nature of reality (Buddhist perspective), 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 6 questions on The nature of reality (Buddhist perspective), as a list
- June 2025, Buddhist perspective, Q2(b) (6 marks): Describe the role of the human realm according to Buddhist beliefs about the purpose of the world. [6]
- June 2025, Buddhist perspective, Q2(d) (15 marks): ‘Not all questions about the world need to be answered.’ Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should: • draw on your learning from across your course of
- June 2024, Buddhist perspective, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline what is meant by the phrase ‘Buddha’s Noble Silence’. [3]
- June 2024, Buddhist perspective, Q2(b) (6 marks): Describe Buddhist beliefs about the balance of pleasure and pain. [6]
- June 2022, Buddhist perspective, Q2(a) (3 marks): Outline what Buddhists mean by the term ‘samsara’. [3]
- June 2022, Buddhist perspective, Q2(d) (15 marks): ‘It is not important that the world has a purpose.’ Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should: • Draw on your learning from across your course of study
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