Philosophy and Religion Year 10

Summer Progress Test Revision List

Buddhist beliefs and teachings essential knowledge The Dharma summary You should be able to:

 explain the concept of Dhamma (Dharma)  explain the concept of dependent arising (paticcasamuppada)  explain Buddhist teachings about the three marks of existence: suffering (dukkha), impermanence (anicca) and no fixed self (anatta)  explain how the human personality is thought to be made up of five aggregates (skandhas) in Theravada Buddhism (form, sensation, perception, mental formations and consciousness)  explain the concepts of sunyata, Buddha-nature and Buddhahood in Mahayana Buddhism  explain the differences between Arhats and Bodhisattvas  explain how Pure Land Buddhists believe they can attain Buddha hood and achieve enlightenment.

The Buddha and the Four Noble truths summary You should be able to:

 explain the circumstances of the Buddha's birth, and how his life of luxury growing up influenced his teachings  explain the Buddha's encounter with the four sights (illness, old age, death and holy man), and its significance, including Jataka 075  explain how the Buddha lived as an ascetic, how this later influenced his teachings, and how he achieved enlightenment  explain the Buddha's teachings about the Four Noble Truths: suffering (dukkha); the causes of suffering (samudaya) including the three poisons; the end of craving (tanha); and the  Eightfold Path (magga) or threefold way, made up of ethics (sila), meditation (sa mad hi) and wisdom (panna), including Dhammapada 190-191 .

Philosophy and Religion Year 10

Summer Progress Test Revision List Buddhist practices essential knowledge Worship and festivals summary You should be able to:

 explain the nature, use and importance of Buddhist places of worship, including temples, shrines, monasteries (viharas), halls for meditation or learning (gompas) and their key features including Buddha rupa, artefacts and offerings  explain how Buddhists perform puja in the home and in the temple, including chanting, mantra recitation, and the use of malas  explain the aims, methods and significance of different types of meditation, including samatha meditation, vipassana meditation, and the visualisation of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas  explain the practice and significance of different ceremonies and rituals associated with death and mourning in Theravada Buddhism, and in Japan and Tibet  explain how Buddhists celebrate the festivals of Wesak and Parinirvana Day, including their origins and significance; understand the importance of festivals and retreats to Buddhists in Great Britain today .The five moral precepts Six perfections in Mahayana tradition

Buddhist ethics summary You should be able to:

 explain Buddhist teachings about kamma (karma) and rebirth, compassion (karuna) and loving-kindness (metta)  explain Buddhist teachings about the five moral precept  explain Buddhist teachings about the six perfections in the Mahayana tradition.