20252025
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
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2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
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 three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• 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.
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OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
,20252025
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
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withpaper
Marking
with Marking
withScheme
Marking
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OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
, 20252025
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
withpaper
Marking
with Marking
withScheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
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3
Answer any three 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* Critically assess the relationship between kamma/karma and the wheel of samsara. [40]
2* Assess the view that dukkha/duhkha is the most important part of the Four Noble Truths. [40]
3* ‘The spread of Buddhism to the West changed the Buddha’s teachings.’ Discuss. [40]
4* To what extent are the six paramitas (perfections) only important to the bodhisattva path? [40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H573/06 Jun25
20252025
OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
withpaper
Marking
with Marking
withScheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2025 OCR A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Verified Question paper with Marking Scheme Attached
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 20 June 2025 – Morning
A Level Religious Studies
H573/06 Developments in Buddhist thought
Time allowed: 2 hours
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 three questions.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 120.
• 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 [601/8868/6] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 339177/2 Turn over
20252025
OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
,20252025
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
withpaper
Marking
with Marking
withScheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
2
BLANK PAGE
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20252025
OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
4/28/2026
, 20252025
OCR2025
OCR
A Level
OCR
A Level
Religious
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
Studies
H573-06
Developments
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
in thought
Buddhist
thought
Verified
thought
Verified
Question
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
withpaper
Marking
with Marking
withScheme
Marking
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
3
Answer any three 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* Critically assess the relationship between kamma/karma and the wheel of samsara. [40]
2* Assess the view that dukkha/duhkha is the most important part of the Four Noble Truths. [40]
3* ‘The spread of Buddhism to the West changed the Buddha’s teachings.’ Discuss. [40]
4* To what extent are the six paramitas (perfections) only important to the bodhisattva path? [40]
END OF QUESTION PAPER
© OCR 2025 H573/06 Jun25
20252025
OCROCR
A Level
A Level
Religious
Religious
Studies
Studies
H573-06
H573-06
Developments
Developments
in Buddhist
in Buddhist
thought
thought
Verified
Verified
Question
Question
paperpaper
with Marking
with Marking
Scheme
Scheme
Attached.pdf
Attached.pdf
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