How either Theravada or Mahayana Buddhism can apply the principles
Having grown up in wealth and then living a life of extreme asceticism, The Buddha found no peace. He arrived at a Middle Way and for his Dharma he proposed the 4 Noble Truths and the 8-Fold Path. (pp. 142-148). This would break the samsara cycle and produce nirvana. The challenge is putting The Buddha’s Dharma into action.
Discussion question: Theravada Buddhism is about mindfulness and meditation. Mahayana Buddhism is about compassion guided by wisdom.
1) Discuss how either Theravada or Mahayana Buddhism can apply the principles of the 8-Fold Path to daily living.
2) Which system would you choose to live by? Why?
Here are several websites for Buddhism.
http://www.dhammawiki.com/index.php?title=List_of_…
http://www.buddhanet.net/10_best.htm
http://www.aboutbuddha.org/english/buddhist-websit…
http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org
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