2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies H173/06 Developments in Buddhist Thought Question Paper & Mark Scheme | OCR Buddhism Exam Paper June 2025 Verified

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This document contains the OCR AS Level Religious Studies H173/06 Developments in Buddhist Thought exam material from the 2025 examination session. It is a useful revision resource for students preparing for OCR AS Level Religious Studies exams, particularly the Buddhism component. This material helps students understand the structure of the exam and practice answering real exam-style questions. Contents include: • OCR AS Level Religious Studies H173/06 Developments in Buddhist Thought • 2025 exam paper content • Verified exam material • Useful for exam preparation and revision practice This resource is ideal for students studying OCR Religious Studies, Buddhism philosophy, and developments in Buddhist thought as part of the AS Level syllabus. Use this document to practice exam technique, review key themes in Buddhist philosophy, and prepare effectively for OCR Religious Studies assessments.

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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.

© OCR 2025 [601/8869/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 354197/3 Turn over

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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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