Meditation

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One-Mark Questions

Give one type of Buddhist meditation.
Give one aim of meditation.
Give one aim of samatha meditation.
Give one aim of vipassana meditation.
Give one reason Buddhists might practise visualisation.
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Four-Mark Questions

Explain two different Buddhist meditation practices.
Explain two different aims of Buddhist meditation.
Explain two different ways of practising of samatha meditation.
Explain two different ways of practising vipassana meditation.
Explain two different ways in which a Buddhist might use visualisation in meditation.
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Six-Mark Questions

Explain two reasons why meditation is important for Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two aims of meditation.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two reasons why samatha meditation is practised by many Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two reasons why vipassana meditation is practised by many Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

Explain two reasons why visualisation is practised by many Buddhists.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist belief and teaching in your answer.

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Twelve-Mark Questions

‘The best way to understand the Buddha’s teachings about the Three Marks of Existence is by meditating.’

Evaluate this statement.

‘Meditation is the most important Buddhist practice.’

Evaluate this statement.

‘In today’s world, it is difficult for many Buddhists to meditate.’

Evaluate this statement.

'Samatha meditation is all a person needs to become enlightened.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Vipassana meditation is more important than samatha meditation.'

Evaluate this statement.

'Visualisation is the most important Buddhist practice.'

Evaluate this statement.

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