Religious Studies A-Level
Engaged Buddhism
What Engaged Buddhism means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Engaged Buddhism
The reinterpretation of traditional Buddhist teachings to address social, political, and environmental suffering. It emphasizes that spiritual liberation is inseparable from social transformation.
Topics that use Engaged Buddhism
- Buddhism – Religion and society: The interpretation and application of ahimsa in the modern world (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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