Religious Studies GCSE
Core beliefs
What Core beliefs means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Core beliefs
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Reference: AQA
Buddhist beliefs that students must explore alongside teachings and practices, always linked to their foundational sources of wisdom and authority.
Topics that use Core beliefs
- Buddhism (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Arhat vs Bodhisattva ideals
- British society
- Buddhist practices
- Diversity of practice
- Interpretation of Dhamma
- Sacred texts
- Self-reliance vs faith-based practice
- Sources of wisdom
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