20252025
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
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Verified
Verified
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Question
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paper
with
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2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8869/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 354197/3 Turn over
20252025
OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
,20252025
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
with
paper
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
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© OCR 2025 H173/06 Jun25
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OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
, 20252025
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
with
paper
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
3
Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is craving the most important concept in Buddhism? [30]
2* Assess whether samatha and vipassana/vipaśyanā meditation have the same goal. [30]
3* ‘The sangha/samgha is the most important refuge.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H173/06 Jun25
20252025
OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
with
paper
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2025 OCR AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 6 June 2025 – Morning
AS Level Religious Studies
H173/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 1 hour 15 minutes
You must have:
• the OCR 12-page Answer Booklet
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink.
• Write your answer to each question in the Answer Booklet. The question numbers must be
clearly shown.
• Fill in the boxes on the front of the Answer Booklet.
• Answer any two questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 60.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 4 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [601/8869/8] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 354197/3 Turn over
20252025
OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
,20252025
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
with
paper
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2
BLANK PAGE
© OCR 2025 H173/06 Jun25
20252025
OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
, 20252025
OCR
2025
OCR
ASOCR
Level
AS Level
ASReligious
Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
Question
paper
paper
with
paper
with
Marking
with
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
3
Answer any two questions.
In all your responses, you should:
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion and belief, including:
• religious thought and teaching
• influence of beliefs, teachings and practices on individuals, societies and communities
• cause and significance of similarities and differences in belief, teaching and practice
• approaches to the study of religion and belief.
• analyse and evaluate aspects of, and approaches to, religion and belief, including their
significance, influence and study.
1* To what extent is craving the most important concept in Buddhism? [30]
2* Assess whether samatha and vipassana/vipaśyanā meditation have the same goal. [30]
3* ‘The sangha/samgha is the most important refuge.’ Discuss. [30]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H173/06 Jun25
20252025
OCROCR
AS Level
AS Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H173-06
H173-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paper
paper
withwith
Marking
Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
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