Buddhism
READ THIS:
Khan Academy World History article - The History of Buddhism
WATCH THESE (below): 1) History of Buddhism, 2) Core Spiritual Ideas of Buddhism, 3) The Great Stupa at Sanchi, India
Answer these questions:
1) Who is the Buddha? Give a short biography of his life.
2) What are the branches of Buddhism? How are they different from each other?
3) What are the core beliefs of Buddhism? Identify and explain them.
4) What is a symbol of Buddhism?
5) What is a mudra?
6) What are some symbols used in Buddhist iconography?
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Introduction to Buddhism
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Core Spiritual Beliefs of Buddhism
Short synopsis of Buddhism and the Buddha, watched in class