Buddhism
Syllabus 2017What is GCE A/L Buddhism?
Buddhism explores the life of the Buddha, core philosophical doctrines (Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, Tilakkhana), moral philosophy, Pali canonical scriptures, and Buddhist history.
Below you'll find the official syllabus topics and free past papers for Buddhism.
Aims
- 1.Understand foundational Buddhist philosophy and ethical principles for meaningful life.
- 2.Analyze Sutta passages and apply Dhamma for personal and social well-being.
Syllabus
| # | Topic | Periods |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life of the Buddha and Early Buddhist History | 60 |
| 2 | Core Buddhist Doctrines (Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, Tilakkhana) | 100 |
| 3 | Buddhist Ethics, Society, and Practical Living | 70 |
| 4 | Pali Canon and Buddhist Literature | 60 |
| 5 | History and Spread of Buddhism in Sri Lanka and Asia | 70 |
Past papers
5 Buddhism A/L past papers available, from GCE A/L 2015 to GCE A/L 2019.