I. One way of Hindu religious practice is concerned with bhakti (devotion) toward the gods. How, if at all, does this element of Hinduism appear within Buddhism?
2. To what extent would a Buddhist approve of Krishna's lmessage to Arjuna in the Bhagavad-Gita ? Would she reject Krishana's advice entirely or accept it completely or accept only parts of it? Why?
3. Consider the following two statements: "Buddhism is a very slight adaptation of Hinduism" and "Buddhism is a radical reinterpretation of Hinduism." Which statement is more true and why?
4. Does moksha (liberation) mean the same thing for Hindus as nirvana does for Buddhists? If not, what are the differences?
5. Which of the two major sects in Buddhism (Theraveda and Mahayana) seems to have the most in common with finduism and why? (Discuss both sects in your answer.)