The Question of Ultimate Reality (dhamma) (Buddhist perspective): OCR GCSE Religious Studies questions
OCR GCSE Religious Studies past-paper questions on The Question of Ultimate Reality (dhamma) (Buddhist perspective), 2021–2025, with mark schemes and examiner’s reports where available.
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All 5 questions on The Question of Ultimate Reality (dhamma) (Buddhist perspective), as a list
- June 2025, Buddhist perspective, Q2(c) (6 marks): Explain why a Buddhist might believe that the experience of suffering does not prove the existence of evil. You should refer to sources of wisdom and authority
- June 2024, Buddhist perspective, Q2(d) (15 marks): ‘Human suffering proves that evil exists in the world.’ Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should: • Draw on your learning from across your course of s
- June 2022, Buddhist perspective, Q2(b) (6 marks): Describe what Buddhists mean by ‘Ultimate Reality’. [6]
- November 2021, Buddhist perspective, Q2(b) (6 marks): Describe how a Buddhist might apply skillful action in their life. [6]
- November 2021, Buddhist perspective, Q2(d) (15 marks): ‘Only good people can achieve nibbana.’ Discuss this statement. In your answer, you should: • Draw on your learning from across your course of study, including
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