Buddhism
In this unit, you read about the major philosophical tenets that shape Buddhist beliefs about samsara, karma, and enlightenment. Also, you learned that there are three schools of Buddhism, each with its own interpretation of the Buddha’s teaching.
To demonstrate your grasp of these ideas, you will develop an essay that includes the following components:
Explanation of the core tenets of Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism particularly with respect to how one attains enlightenment.
Explanation of why the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path are important to Buddhism.
Make sure that each branch, Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, has its own paragraph. Also, make sure that your essay includes an introductory paragraph with a clearly defined argument statement and a concluding paragraph in which you will summarize your paper’s argument.
Your essay should be at least two pages in length. You must include at least one outside source, which can be your textbook. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.
