Read the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism
This Powerpoint will be used during lectures throughout the unit
If you missed the video, see me about making it up
Compare Thomas Merton's excerpt on mystical Christianity to Alan Watts on Buddhism. How are their views of the "self" similar? How do they differ?
View slides 4-6 of the powerpoint (above.) Read the Haiku and see if you can describe which element of "right wisdom" (from slide 6) is represented.
Read "Buddhism Q & A" and answer questions on the "question/answer" sheet (due Friday, 2/12)
View slide 7-10 of the powerpoint above, then read "The Shovel Wise Man" and complete the assignment.
View the video clips above to see why the Hindu King Asoka (Also called "Ashoka") converted to Buddhism and spread Buddhist beliefs across India and beyond.