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.