Religious Studies GCSE
Diversity of practice
What Diversity of practice means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Diversity of practice
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Buddhism encompasses both shared foundational beliefs and significant divergent views across its traditions, and the expression of core teachings varies.
Topics that use Diversity of practice
- Buddhism (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Arhat vs Bodhisattva ideals
- British society
- Buddhist practices
- Core beliefs
- Interpretation of Dhamma
- Sacred texts
- Self-reliance vs faith-based practice
- Sources of wisdom
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