BUDDHISM DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (4 points each)

1. Describe the life of the Siddhartha Gautama, his conversion experience and how he became the Buddha.

2. Describe the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path of Liberation, the Three Root Evils, and what the Middle Way means.

3. Explain the similarities and differences between Theravada Buddhism and Mahayana Buddhism.

4. Compare Jesus and Siddhartha regarding: their own identity, views on God, soul and salvation. What were their goals?

5. Explain two major differences and two major similarities between Buddhism and Christianity.