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Sounds,03 Aug 2026,11 mins

SeriesBuddhism

2. Why is meditation important for Buddhists?

Bitesize GCSE Religious Studies

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Ben and Gabrielle explain different types of meditation and their purpose, evaluating how practices differ across Buddhist traditions. They analyse how meditation contributes to mental discipline and insight, and use Buddhist sources of wisdom to assess its influence on daily practice. 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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