AQA AS RELIGIOUS STUDIES 7061/2A Paper 2A Buddhism Version: 1.0 Final IB/M/Jun23/E5 7061/2A

AQA AS RELIGIOUS STUDIES 7061/2A Paper 2A Buddhism Version: 1.0 Final IB/M/Jun23/E5 7061/2A Thursday 25 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 8-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7061/2A. • Answer all questions. • Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked. Information • The marks for questions are shown in brackets. • The maximum mark for this paper is 60. • In each question the first part tests your knowledge and understanding, while the second part tests your skills of analysis and evaluation. • You will be marked on your ability to: – use good English – organise information clearly – use specialist vocabulary where appropriate. AS RELIGIOUS STUDIES Paper 2A Buddhism 2 IB/M/Jun23/7061/2A Buddhism Answer both questions. Each question has two parts. Question 1 0 1 . 1 Explain the relevance of Buddha’s teaching about Dukkha. [15 marks] and 0 1 . 2 ‘Buddhist scripture successfully describes Nirvana.’ Assess this view. [15 marks] Question 2 0 2 . 1 Explain why there are different Buddhist views on the nature and purpose of meditation. [15 marks] and 0 2 . 2 ‘The most important thing for Buddhists is good intention.’ Assess this view