Put your GCSE Religious Studies knowledge to the test with CGP's AQA A Revision Question Cards. There are 64 cards in the pack, covering the Christianity and Buddhism options. Each card starts off by testing whether you have the basic facts and the key terms clear in your mind. They then move on to religious teachings and quotes from sacred texts. There are also lots of questions to get you thinking about opposing points of view - either within a religion or between religions. Flip the card over and you'll find full answers to each question, carefully written to help you understand everything you need to know. Don't miss matching study notes for the whole course in CGP's AQA A GCSE Religious Studies (Christianity and Buddhism) Revision Guide (9781789085716).

This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation. Paul Fuller outlines the movement's origins and principles. He then offers a comprehensive analysis of the central themes and issues of engaged Buddhism, offering new insights into the formation of modern Buddhism. The range of issues covered includes politics, gender, environmentalism, identity, blasphemy and violence. These are illustrated by case studies and examples from a range of locations where Buddhism is practised. Discussion points and suggested further reading are provided at the end of each chapter, which will further enrich undergraduates' grasp of the topic.

Born as a prince of the kingdom of Kapilavastu, Price Siddhartha was destined to greatness. It was predicted on his birth that he would either become a great ruler or a spiritual leader. And that came true, for his gentle teachings live till today, about 2500 years after his death, having changed the world through his message of peace and kindness. This takes us on a journey encompassing the life of this great and humble teacher, as a prince, as an ascetic and finally as a human being. This tale narrates his journey towards becoming "the Buddha".

Peek into the magic of Diwali in this heart-warming picture book about Diwali, siblings and how very special this celebration can be. This year, Ariana has plans to make Diwali an extra special celebration, with yummy sweets, divas around the house, pretty clothes, fireworks and... the rangoli competition, of course. "This year, I am DEFINITELY going to win the rangoli competition." Everything would go perfectly to plan if it weren't for Rafi, her annoying little brother, always up to mischief...and always being clumsy! Will he ruin Diwali too? Includes a non-fiction spread at the back about Diwali and how it is celebrated around the world and in different religions Touches on what it's like to be a big sister or brother, the annoying parts and the extra special parts Written by Sonali Shah, ambassador for the British Asian Trust and BBC broadcaster Bright and rich colours on every page truly bring the magic of Diwali to life "Blazing with intricate whorls of colour, full of mouthwatering food and best-clothes excitement, this giddily sweet story... is a gorgeous celebration of the festival of lights." - The Guardian

Produced specifically to answer QCA concerns over attainment and assessment in RE at Key Stage 3, "Modern World Religions" is a series that balances learning about religions with learning from religions. It comprises differentiated Student Books, Teacher's Resource Packs and CD-ROMs, on the six major world faiths. Clearly-structured spreads introduce both "learning about" objectives and "learning from" objectives, ensuring that students achieve the right balance. Specifically targeted tasks help students meet the required standards. Each topic includes suggestions for assessment to help gauge students' progress accurately. Foundation and Core edition Student Books have identical pagination, so they can be used together in the classroom to support students of all abilities. The Teacher's Resource Packs provide detailed teaching notes on a topic-by-topic basis, as well as giving clear guidance to specialists and non-specialists alike on key concepts and expected learning outcomes; plus differentiated homework and activity sheets. CD-ROMs enable teachers to integrate ICT, and contain additional activities, together with customisable worksheets for greater flexibility. The evaluation pack contains the Core and Foundation Student Books, the Teacher's Resource Pack and the CD-ROM, at a 20 per cent discount price.

Language in the Buddhist Tantra of Japan dismantles the preconception that Buddhism is a religion of mystical silence, arguing that language is in fact central to the Buddhist tradition. By examining the use of 'extraordinary language'-evocations calling on the power of the Buddha-in Japanese Buddhist Tantra, Richard K. Payne shows that such language was not simply cultural baggage carried by Buddhist practitioners from South to East Asia. Rather, such language was a key element in the propagation of new forms of belief and practice. In contrast to Western approaches to the philosophy of language, which are grounded in viewing language as a form of communication, this book argues that it is the Indian and East Asian philosophies of language that shed light on the use of language in meditative and ritual practices in Japan. It also illuminates why language was conceived as an effective means of progress on the path from delusion to awakening.