Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Practices - Festivals — OCR GCSE Religious Studies
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Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Practices - Festivals explained
Buddhism - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/04) - Practices - Festivals covers 7 specification points, including Wesak or Hanamatsuri (Therevada/ Mahayana);… and The importance of marking different parts of….
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- The origins, associated stories and customs of the following festivals: Wesak or Hanamatsuri (Therevada/ Mahayana); Vassa/Rain Retreat (Therevada); Uposatha Days (Therevada); Parinirvana day (Mahayana); Lama Tsong Khapa Day (Tibetan)
- The importance of marking different parts of the Buddha’s life
- The purpose of Vassa and its observance by lay Buddhists today
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- The purpose of Uposatha days
- The purpose of festivals not connected to the Buddha directly, the popularity of these festivals and their place within Buddhism, including the Lama Tsong Khapa day
- The influence of local culture on practices associated with Buddhist festivals
- Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Buddhist groups