Religious Studies GCSE
Sangha
What Sangha means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
The Buddhist community whose faith Wesak strengthens and encourages adherence to the Dhamma.
The community that unites on festivals to reflect on the Dhamma and generate merit.
Topics that use Sangha
- Buddhism - 3.1.1.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Ahimsa (non-violence)
- Anatta (No-self)
- Anicca
- Bodhisattva ideal
- Brahmaviharas (Four Sublime States)
- Buddha-nature
- Compassion (Karuna)
- Craving (Tanha) and Suffering (Dukkha)
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