Assignment
By choosing a particular school of Buddhism to explore more fully, you will learn about the diversity within the tradition and how it is practiced today.
Choose one of the following schools of Buddhism:
• Theravada Buddhism
• Mahayana Buddhism
• Vajrayana Buddhism
• Zen Buddhism--as a special school of Mahayana Buddhism
Write a 800-word paper that addresses the following:
• Summarize the history of Buddhism and the life of Buddha.
• Explain the basic teachings and moral aspects of Buddhism.
• Explain what makes the school of Buddhism you selected unique.
Format citations and references consistent with course-level APA guidelines.