Buddhist teaching
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
List the eight parts of the Eightfold Path.
Right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration.
2
Define karma, samsara and nirvana in one sentence each.
Karma – the consequences of actions; samsara – the cycle of rebirths; nirvana – the state of release from samsara.
3
Make a three-row table comparing Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana (by region).
Theravada – Sri Lanka, Thailand; Mahayana – China, Japan, Korea; Vajrayana – Tibet, Mongolia.
4
Why is it important in a school subject to describe Buddhist teaching without evaluating it? Give two reasons.
First, students need to understand different beliefs correctly; second, everyone is free to choose their belief and academic study respects this.
5
What is the main feature of the Zen school and where is it widespread?
Emphasis on meditation practice; formed in China and widespread in Japan.