Select one of the following pairs and compare and contrast these ideas in the religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism
Select one of the following pairs and compare and contrast these ideas in the religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 4
- Lesson
- Minimum of 4 scholarly sources (at least 2 for Hinduism & 2 for Buddhism)
Instructions
Select one of the following pairs and compare and contrast these ideas in the religious traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism:
- Self/No-self
- Samsara/Nirvana
- Karma/Rebirth
Your paper should include an introduction and thesis that clearly states your central claim, thoughtful examples and analysis in your body paragraphs, and a conclusion to finalize your thoughts.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
- Length: 1200-1400 words (not including title page or references page)
- 1-inch margins
- Double spaced
- 12-point Times New Roman font
- Title page
- References page (minimum of 4 scholarly sources)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Require Resources:
Burk, D. (2012, November 18). Not Misunderstanding Dukkha. Bright Way Zen. https://brightwayzen.org/not-misunderstanding-dukkha/
Molloy, M. (2013). Experiencing the world’s religions (6th ed.). New York City, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Terrell, S. (2019). Theravada vs Mahayana Buddhism – what are the differences?
Retrieved from https://blog.mindvalley.com/theravada-vs-mahayana/
Buddhism lesson, plans, resources: Theravada Buddhism: Definition, Beliefs & Rituals. Study.com. Retrieve (2020) from https://study.com/academy/lesson/therevada-buddhism-definition-beliefs-rituals.html