5 OCR -2025
AS Level
OCRReligious
A/AS Level
Studies
Guide..
H173-06 Developments in Buddhist thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
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2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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AS Level
OCRReligious
A/AS Level
Studies
Guide..
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Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is craving the most important concept in Buddhism? [30]
2* Assess whether samatha and vipassana/vipaśyanā meditation have the same goal. [30]
3* ‘The sangha/samgha is the most important refuge.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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AS Level
OCRReligious
A/AS Level
Studies
Guide..
H173-06 Developments in Buddhist thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
1
2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8869/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 354197/3 Turn over
Page 1
,5 OCR -2025
AS Level
OCRReligious
A/AS Level
Studies
Guide..
H173-06 Developments in Buddhist thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
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2
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,5 OCR -2025
AS Level
OCRReligious
A/AS Level
Studies
Guide..
H173-06 Developments in Buddhist thought Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
3
3
Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is craving the most important concept in Buddhism? [30]
2* Assess whether samatha and vipassana/vipaśyanā meditation have the same goal. [30]
3* ‘The sangha/samgha is the most important refuge.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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