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.

Buddhism Worksheet and Paper

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

Write a 700- to 1,000-word paper that addresses the following:

• Summarize the history of Buddhism and the life of Buddha.

• Explain the basic teachings of Buddhism.

• Explain what makes the school of Buddhism you selected unique.

Format citations and references consistent with course-level APA guidelines.