Noble Action, Sacred Call, or Desire

Choose one of the following topics of Buddhism to bring new
information to your classmates for further discussion: Go beyond the
textbook to at least two other source and include it. Discuss only one
in 3 paragraphs: Points off if not at least 3 paragraphs, but no more
than 5 paragraphs.

A. Give a short biography of Siddhartha Gautama. who became
the Buddha. What does his desire and search for liberation of the soul
suggest for modern seekers after religious experience?

B. Discuss how the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path can help one to overcome desire and suffering?

C. Discuss the Path of Thereveda Buddhism including its
origin and its teachings. What application does this path have for
modern religious practice?

D. Discuss the Path of Mahayana Buddhism including its origin and its teachings. What application does this path have for modern religious practice?