Assignment: Buddhism

Complete the following with substantive details and support for the information shared. Remember to use APA format for all citations and references. The worksheet must engage at least two peer reviewed resources from the University library along with the textbook. Each answer must show evidence of research used to support original responses.

Write a 100-200-word response for each of the following:

1. Summarize the history of Buddhism noting the origin, location, etc.

2. Summarize the life of Buddha.

3. Explain the three marks of reality.

4. Explain the Four Noble Truths.

5. Explain the Noble Eightfold Path.

6. Describe the three major Buddhist traditions-Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana-and how each tradition developed from the early teachings.

Write a 200-300-word response for the following:

7. Consider the following:

Every life has a meaning. Our inaction and action have rewards and consequences (karma), but it's not always direct. The goal is to be enlightened and to be humble and appreciative with what we've been given. The other lesson is that things happen for a reason...whether it's suffering or happiness... we have to learn from it...and appreciate it.

Given what has been learned about Buddhism, what does the above mean? How do the basic tenets, beliefs, history and traditions shared in your response inform your understanding? Be sure to support your original response.