Schools of Buddhism
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–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.
Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.
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Buddha Shakyamuni born as a royal prince in Lumbini originally in northern India but now part of Nepal is the founder of Buddhism. He started a life of meditation. He received enlightenment under Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya after six years. After this, he was requested to teach, and millions of people around the world have followed this pure spiritual…
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