Write a brief paper on “Buddhism”in which you need to address the following:

A. A History of Buddhism To appreciate the importance of Buddhism, we begin with the life of Siddhartha Gautama. Create a time line of Buddhism. Date or Period Event and/or Person

B. Sacred Texts Provide a description of Buddhism's sacred writings.

C. Essential Beliefs List and define the essential beliefs of Buddhism.

D. Major Groups or Movements List and define the major groups or movements in Buddhism

E. Buddhist Life Identify and describe the events, observances, rites, or rituals associated with each of the four rites of passage, and include a description of the event or observance highlighting its significance. Birth Puberty (transition from child to adult) Marriage Death

F. Buddhist Worldview Answers to the following questions will be instrumental in constructing a Buddhist worldview. Answer the questions from the point of view of the religion under consideration.

What is reality - Is there a God, gods, or is world/universe the product of chance?

What is the nature of the world around us - the origin of the world/universe?

What is a human being?

Why is it possible to know anything at all?

What is the source of human understanding and knowledge?

How do we know what is right and what is wrong?

What happens to a person at death - the ultimate destiny of persons?

What is the meaning of human history - the ultimate destiny of the world?