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    Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Beliefs and teachings - Human destiny — OCR GCSE Religious Studies

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    Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Beliefs and teachings - Human destiny covers 6 specification points, including The meaning of the terms Arahant/Arhat,… and The characteristics of Arhants/Arhats,….

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    1. The meaning of the terms Arahant/Arhat, Boddhisattvas and Buddhas
    2. The characteristics of Arhants/Arhats, Boddhisattvas and Buddhas
    3. The paths, and the stages on the paths, by which these states are achieved
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    1. Buddhist attitudes towards human destiny, including: Bodhisattva ideals; Buddhahood; Pure Land
    2. Issues related to the Human Destiny, including the distinction between an arhat and a buddha, and the role they play in relation to other sentient beings
    3. Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups

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