Do you think that the original meaning of Buddhism taught by the Buddha himself can be lost or even die

Do you think that the original meaning of Buddhism taught by the Buddha himself can be lost or even die

Discuss the following prompt: Although Buddhism is able to change, adapt, and be adopted by other cultures and lifestyles, with all these changes, do you think that the original meaning of Buddhism taught by the Buddha himself can be lost or even die? Does the original meaning even matter if it loses its relevancy?

Write short essay of approximately 500 words (about 2 pages double spaced). Use at least two different peer reviewed sources to help substantiate your points. One of the sources should come from one of the assigned readings (I attached them in this spot), at least one other source to come from outside our course texts. Must use the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS or Chicago Style).