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    Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Beliefs and teachings - The application of Buddhist principles in modern life — OCR GCSE Religious Studies

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    Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Beliefs and teachings - The application of Buddhist principles in modern life explained

    Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Beliefs and teachings - The application of Buddhist principles in modern life covers 8 specification points, including The concept of internalisation of virtue and The concepts of skilful and unskilful action.

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    1. The concept of internalisation of virtue
    2. The concepts of skilful and unskilful action
    3. The relationship between skilful and unskilful action, kamma and rebirth
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    1. The importance of the Middle Way for Buddhists’ moral conduct and daily life
    2. Abstaining from immoral conduct
    3. Issues related to the application of ancient Buddhist principles and the Precepts in relation to modern philosophical and ethical issues
    4. Common and divergent emphases placed on the application of Buddhist principles in modern life by different Buddhist groups
    5. Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups

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