The Arhat and the Bodhisattva
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One-Mark Questions
Give one Buddhist belief about Arhats.
Give one Buddhist belief about Bodhisattvas.
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Four-Mark Questions
Explain two ways in which belief in Arhats influences Buddhists today.
Explain two ways in which belief in Bodhisattvas influences Buddhists today.
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Six-Mark Questions
Explain two Buddhist beliefs about arhats.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Explain two beliefs about the Bodhisattva ideals.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
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‘It is better to be a Bodhisattva than an Arhat (a perfected person).’
Evaluate this statement.
‘For Buddhists, the most important aim in life is to become a Bodhisattva (an enlightened being).’
Evaluate this statement.
‘All Buddhists should aim to become a Bodhisattva.’
Evaluate this statement.
‘Following the example of the Buddha is the best way for a Buddhist to live.’
Evaluate this statement.
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