Religious Studies A-Level
Sangha
What Sangha means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Sangha
The monastic community responsible for the preservation, chanting, and eventual writing of the Buddha's teachings.
Topics that use Sangha
- Buddhism – Sources of wisdom and authority: The life and work of the Buddha and the Tipitaka (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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