Religion in the News

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mother-teresa-sainthood_5673cd59e4b0b958f6563110

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/sikh-solider-beard_566ed513e4b011b83a6bcb2b?utm_hp_ref=religion&ir=Religion&section=religion

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/arabic-calligraphy-shuts-schools_56737382e4b06fa6887cdc1f

Buddhism Test - Resources

Vocabulary List 

“There is no fire like passion,
No grip like hate,
No net like delusion,
No river like craving.”
Dhammapada 251


“Long is night for the wakeful;
Long is a league for the weary.
Long is samsara for fools
Who do not know the true Dhamma.”
Dhammapada 60


“All beings tremble at violence
All are afraid of death.
Seeing their likeness to yourself
You should neither kill, nor cause others to kill.”
Dhammapada 129


Questions:

Difference between solution and how to get there?

• The Solution (Where are we Going?) 
• what are we striving for? What is our destiny based on our understanding of the human condition?
• is it a group journey? is it an individual journey? What is “I”? 
• In order be “be one of those” you got to do this
• what the heck am I supposed to be doing in this world to make me worthy to be in some relationship to God?
• Goal of the journey

• How to Get There?

• the “to do” list 
• how do we fix problem we encountered in the first question? (what is the human condition)
• the method 
• if this (#2 the solution) is going to happen to me when I die, what do I need to do to get there

Rituals needed to know? As stated previously, please consult the peer presentations, with a focus on theme 1.

I saw some questions on "more info on...." please consult the Power Points that I posted concerning each theme.

Middle Way/Eightfold Path...same thing?

The Middle Path is the Buddha's treatment for the problem of suffering in all of our lives. In the time he spent learning about the cause and nature of suffering he learnt also about its cure and set out to teach it. Buddhists describe the teachings as a formula which is described in simple steps and includes both physical and mental treatment for ridding a person of suffering. Like all Buddhist teachings, this formula, which is called the Noble Eightfold Path, can only work if a person chooses to apply it to their lives, and takes full responsibility for following the steps. (buddhanet.net)

Buddhism Paper 2 Questions

Video 1

Video 2

Buddhism In-Depth Videos

Presentation 1

Presentation 2 - Text   Presentation 2 - Visuals

Presentation 3

Presentation 4 (AUGGIE!!!says video is private - need to change settings)

Presentation 5

Presentation 6

Presentation 7


Max?

Pasca - it says I need to request access.

To what extent does Buddhism teach non-violence?

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/03/opinion/sri-lankas-violent-buddhists.html?_r=0

https://www.colombotelegraph.com/index.php/full-text-of-the-banned-time-story-the-face-of-buddhist-terror/

http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/dp10.htm

Zen Koans (for fun)

Zen Koans

A Rugrats Hanukkah

Episode

Wikipedia Article (about episode)

Theme 5: Ethics and Moral Conduct

PowerPoint

Dalai Lama Ethics Document


Homework:
   1.  Read the pgs. 37-38 from the Dalai Lama Ethics document - summarize his stance on 4 major ethical issues of society (education, the media, natural environment, politics and economics). How does this philosphy fit with what you already know about Buddhism? Be specific.

  2. Read pgs. 40-42. Answer Discussion Questions.

Discovering Buddhism Videos

Link

Theme 4: Religious Experience

Theme 4: Religious Experience PowerPoint


Awakening Stories of Buddhist Women

Expectations for Photo Essay?
1. I think that it would be beneficial to the essay for you to introduce your understanding of and involvement with the concept, "religious experience".  The "questions to consider" and the categories that define a religious experience would serve as a great asset in your introduction.
2. The last slide of the Power Point (with the Venn diagram) has the following prompt, "Discuss the experience of meditation in Buddhism". In your photo essay (think "body paragraphs") you would use the 2 Awakening Stories to develop a response.
3. Make sure that you use both your knowledge of gained from the Power Point AND the sources to aid in your evaluation and reflection. Once again,  this means conclusions/opinions/thoughts you have formed based on the information researched. Make sure that you have used appropriate terminology/vocabulary!
4. Does the story map have to be included in the photo essay? No, however, I think this would definitely help you in the "planning" portion of your presentation!

Paper 2 Example Questions and Commentary - Coming Soon!

Check back here for some sample Paper 2 (and Paper 1 ) Questions on Buddhism.

Just some links .......

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article44923950.html   - Mandalas in Raleigh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zsd8d2p  - 4 Noble Truths

http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zqrx34j   - Why do Buddhists Meditate??

http://www.bbc.co.uk/timelines/zg8c9j6 - Life of the Buddha