World Cultures

World Cultures
An Internet Hotlist on Buddhism

created by learn5

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Buddhism, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

10 Qualities - List the 10 qualities you must have to attain enlightenment and define each (open a new browser window to search for definitions if needed).
An Introduction to Buddhism - Explain why Siddhartha Gautama left his home at the age of 29.
Enlightenment - Scroll down to 'Enlightenment' and tell about the 4 stages you pass through to reach enlightenment.
Hymns and Prayers - Read 'Confession', 'The Four Great Vows' and 'The Teaching of the Seven Buddhas' and explain how Buddhists are to live based upon these prayers.
Life of Siddhartha Gautama - The Buddha said that it didn’t matter what a person’s status in the world was, or what their background or wealth or nationality might be. He said that all were capable of what?
Nirvana - What is the goal of Buddhism and tell what that means.
Other Religions - There are many differences between religions. What are Buddhists attitudes toward other religions and discuss some of the areas of concern which the main world religions share in common and name 2 not listed.
The Basics of Buddhist Wisdom - After reading the components of 'The Eightfold Path', choose the 2 you would say are most important to live by and and tell why.
The Buddha's World - List three places you have heard of in the 'Buddha's World'.
The Five Precepts in Positive Terms - Provide 5 examples showing how you can practice each of these Five Precepts in your daily life (example: For #2 tell how you can be hearted and generous).
Worship - Buddhist temples are designed to symbolize the five elements of:
Zen - What does 'Zen' mean?

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Last revised Sun Feb 22 16:28:07 US/Pacific 2009