Religious Studies A-Level
Institutional Adaptation
What Institutional Adaptation means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Institutional Adaptation
The shift from traditional monasticism to the 'Western' model of the Triratna movement, emphasizing 'Going for Refuge' as the central act of Buddhist identity over lifestyle choices.
Topics that use Institutional Adaptation
- Buddhism – Social and historical developments: The spread of Buddhism, Triratna Buddhism, and the role of women (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Institutional Adaptation in the exam
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