Religious Studies GCSE
Self-reliance vs faith-based practice
What Self-reliance vs faith-based practice means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Zen focuses on rigorous meditation (zazen) to achieve sudden awakening, whereas Pure Land relies on faith in Amitabha Buddha to reach the Sukhavati where enlightenment is easier.
Topics that use Self-reliance vs faith-based practice
- Buddhism (AQA GCSE)
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