Oxford Cambridge and
RSA Examinations
GCSEReligious
StudiesJ625/04:
Buddhism beliefs and
teachings &
practicesGeneral
Certificate of
Secondary Education
with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 15 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/04 Buddhism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
* 9 9 4 8 7 4 8 4 4 3 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 4 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 63.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 (a) State three forms of Buddhist worship.
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(b) Describe one of the Three Jewels.
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(c) State three Buddhist beliefs about rebirth.
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(d) Describe the aim of mindfulness meditation.
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RSA Examinations
GCSEReligious
StudiesJ625/04:
Buddhism beliefs and
teachings &
practicesGeneral
Certificate of
Secondary Education
with marking scheme
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 15 May 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Religious Studies
J625/04 Buddhism
Beliefs and teachings & Practices
Time allowed: 1 hour
* 9 9 4 8 7 4 8 4 4 3 *
No extra materials are needed.
* J 6 2 5 0 4 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 63.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• Spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and the use of specialist terminology will be
assessed in questions marked with a pencil ().
• This document has 12 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2023 [601/8594/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (EF) 320464/1 Turn over
, 2
1 (a) State three forms of Buddhist worship.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
3 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[3]
(b) Describe one of the Three Jewels.
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...................................................................................................................................................
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(c) State three Buddhist beliefs about rebirth.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
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2 ................................................................................................................................................
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3 ................................................................................................................................................
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[3]
(d) Describe the aim of mindfulness meditation.
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