Puja exam qu's

Question 1

Give two aids to puja. (2)

Answer 1

• Chanting
• Mantras (sacred utterance)
• Mala (string of prayer beads)

Question 2

Explain two contrasting ways in which Buddhists perform puja. (4)

Answer 2

• Chanting - devotional practice that calms the mind - speaking sacred texts.
• Mantras being repeated while using Mala beads - helps concentrate the mind - Believe that mantras have magical powers - spiritual qualities of a Buddha or Bodhisattva

Question 3

Explain two ways in which puja is important for Buddhists. Refer to sacred writings or another source of Buddhist
belief and teaching in your answer. (5)

Answer 3

• Shows their gratitude towards the Buddha and devotion
• Deepens their understanding of the Buddha’s teaching and the path to enlightenment, “the Noble Eightfold Path leading to the cessation of suffering.”