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Buddhism: Practices

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What you'll learn

How Buddhists put the teachings into practice.

Key practices

  • Meditation (samatha and vipassana) and devotion.
  • Worship at the vihara and use of shrines.
  • Festivals such as Wesak; ethical living and the role of the Sangha.

Exam tips

  • Link practices to core teachings.
  • Explain the purpose of meditation.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the two types of meditation.
  • Describing practices without their meaning.
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