Religious Studies GCSE
Non-attachment
What Non-attachment means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Non-attachment
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Reference: AQA
The Buddhist idea that wealth is acceptable if gained ethically but must not become a source of craving.
Topics that use Non-attachment
Related terms
- Agape
- Charity
- Christianity in Britain
- Compassion and justice
- Contrasting beliefs
- Discrimination
- Economic justice
- Equality
Using Non-attachment in the exam
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