Comparative Buddhism

Concept behind this set of lessons is to compare Jodo Shinshu to the various other Buddhist traditions including learning about their history, objects of their veneration and the practices.

1. Theravada Buddhism

2. Mahayana Buddhism

3. Tibetan Buddhism - Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism including Mandala drawing.

   1. Tibetan Race - Scavenger Hunt activity touring various Tibetan Monasteries.

4. Chinese Buddhism - Introduction to the various forms of Chinese Buddhism and its influences.

5. Ch'an - Meditative precursor to Zen

6. Chinese Pure Land - Precursor to Jodo Shu & Jodo Shinshu

7. Korean Buddhism

8. Early Japanese Buddhism

9. Shodo - Meditation through Calligraphy

10. Shingon

11. Goma Fire Ritual

12. Tendai

13. Jodo Shu

14. Zen

15. Nichiren

16. Jodo Shinshu

17. Modern Buddhist Trends - Overview of current modern trends in Buddhism

18. Future of Buddhism