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Buddhism Depth Study

SR2-BUD is worth about 17 marks out of 100 in recent HSC Studies of Religion II papers. Practise 13 exam-style questions (short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.

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Topic notes

The Buddhism depth study — significant people and schools (Asoka, Nagarjuna, the 14th Dalai Lama, Pure Land, Zen), Buddhist ethics in bioethics, environmental and sexual ethics, and pilgrimage, temple puja and Wesak.

  1. 1What you need to know
  2. 2Beliefs you will keep using
  3. 3Significant people and ideas
  4. 4Ethics
  5. 5Significant practices
  6. 6Common mistakes
  7. 7Exam tips
  8. 8Links to other topics
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Example questions

Example 1 · 2 marks · short answer

Outline ONE principal ethical teaching of Buddhism. (2 marks)

Example 2 · 5 marks · short answer

Explain how Buddhist ethical teachings guide adherents in responding to euthanasia. (5 marks)

Example 3 · 8 marks · short answer

Explain the contribution of ONE significant person or school of thought, other than the Buddha, to the development and expression of Buddhism. (8 marks)

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