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.
Part 1
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Buddhism Worksheet to help you with Part 2.
Part 2
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 700- to 1,050-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.
Buddhism Worksheet
Write a 90- to 175-word response for each of the following:
1. Explain the basic Buddhist teachings, including the three marks of reality, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.
2. Describe the three major Buddhist traditions-Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana-and how each tradition developed from the early teachings.