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Buddhism: Beliefs and Practices

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What you'll learn

The teachings of the Buddha and how Buddhists follow them.

Beliefs

  • The Buddha and his Enlightenment.
  • The Four Noble Truths (about suffering) and the Eightfold Path to end it.
  • Karma, samsara and nibbana (the goal — freedom from suffering).

Practices

  • Meditation (calming and insight) and mindfulness.
  • Devotion at shrines; the Sangha (community) and ethical living by the Five Precepts.

Exam tips

  • Learn the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path in order.
  • Explain how the beliefs shape everyday practice.

Common mistakes

  • Treating the Buddha as a god.
  • Listing practices with no explanation.
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