The Birth of the Buddha and his Life of Luxury
One-Mark Questions
Give one reason that Buddhists study the life of the Buddha.
Give one way that the Buddha's birth marked him as special.
Give one way that King Śuddhodana tried to shield the Buddha from suffering.
Four-Mark Questions
Explain two ways in which learning about the life of the Buddha influences Buddhists today. (GCSE Specimen 1, Short Course Specimen 1)
Explain two ways that stories of the Buddha's birth influence Buddhists today.
Explain two ways that the Buddha's life of luxury influenced his later teachings.
Explain two ways that the Buddha's life of luxury influences Buddhists today.
Six-Mark Questions
Explain two stories of the Buddha's birth.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Explain two reasons the Buddha's life of luxury was important.
Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.
Twelve-Mark Questions
'Stories of the Buddha's birth have little relevance to Buddhists today.'
Evaluate this statement.
'The Buddha's life of luxury was not important in his journey to enlightenment.'
Evaluate this statement.