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.