AO2- issues for analysis and evaluation- theme 1



• The importance of the biography of the historical Buddha for Buddhists today.

• The relative significance of different ways in which the biography may be interpreted.

• The significance of the Awakening/Enlightenment of the Buddha in Buddhism.

• The difficulty of articulating Awakening, as an experience beyond language.

• The relative importance and value of the Patimokkha.

• Critical comparison of ancient text-based rules and contemporary issues for the sangha. The relevance of the Parajikas today