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.
Part 1
Complete the Buddhism Worksheet to help you with Part 2.
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.
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.