Unit 3: Buddhism in depth
Topic 3.2: Sacred texts Questions
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2019
To what extent do Buddhist sacred texts need a teacher to be understood?
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2023
Discuss the importance of copying and printing sacred texts in Buddhism.
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2013
Compare and contrast the Vinaya Pitaka and the Sutta Pitaka in Theravada Buddhism.
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2012
Examine the teaching on skilful means (upaya) in the Lotus Sutra.
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2016
Discuss the importance of the Dhammapada for Buddhists.
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2012
Examine the place of the bodhisattva in Mahayana sacred texts.
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2012
Examine how the Pure Land sutras present the Buddha Amitabha.
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Compare and contrast the ways monastic and lay Buddhists use sacred texts.
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2013
Compare and contrast the Heart Sutra and the Diamond Sutra.
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2015
To what extent is the Pali Canon the most authoritative collection of Buddhist texts?
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To what extent is studying the scriptures necessary for Buddhist practice?
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To what extent did translation change Buddhist sacred texts?
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2016
Discuss the importance of the Jataka tales in Theravada Buddhism.
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2026
Examine why the Pali Canon was eventually written down.
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2019
To what extent is the Dhammapada shared by all Buddhists?
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To what extent are the tantras important in Vajrayana Buddhism?
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2023
Discuss the role of chanting sacred texts in Buddhist practice.
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2026
Examine the role of the First Council in forming the Buddhist scriptures.
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Discuss the significance of the Pali Canon for Theravada Buddhists.
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Examine the significance of Pali and Sanskrit for Buddhist texts.
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