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Sounds,03 Aug 2026,12 mins

SeriesBuddhism

1. Why is it significant to consider life and suffering in Buddhist traditions?

Bitesize GCSE Religious Studies

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Ben and Gabrielle explore Buddhist beliefs about suffering and the path to liberation, recognising how interpretations vary across Buddhist traditions. They analyse key beliefs like the Four Noble Truths and dukkha, and they use Buddhist sources of wisdom to evaluate their influence on attitudes to life. Plus they test your knowledge with a quiz. For more GCSE Religious Studies revision visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zb48q6f Presented by Ben Hurst and Gabrielle Westhead. The Producer is Olivia Swift. The Sound Designer is Craig Edmundson and Olivia Swift. The Executive Producer is Jo Meek. The series is a Naked Productions and Reform Radio co-production.

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