Buddhism Stations Workbook Directions: Each scholar will be assigned to a group of peers to learn about the basics of Buddhism. At each station, follow the station directions and use the documents to complete the correct section of this station workbook. Use complete and excellent sentences when necessary. Station 1: The Geography of Buddhism 1. In your PINK Religion packet, shade using a different color than you used for Hinduism all the areas that practice Buddhism (yes, including the three different types). 2. Where was Buddhism founded? Include modern day and ancient locations. a. Modern Day: b. Ancient: 3. What physical (natural) features surround Buddhism s birth place? Why are they significant to Buddhism? 4. Why was Buddhism widely practiced in India? Is it still this way? (CONSIDER: Why would Indians prefer Hinduism over Buddhism?) 5. Diffusion means the spreading of something more widely. Was Buddhism diffused? If so, provide the reason why. 6. How many people practice Buddhism today? There approximately 900 million people practice Hinduism. Why do you think there is such a difference in how many people practice each?
7. On your map below, draw the directions in which Buddhism spread. Label the top 3-5 countries with the largest estimated buddhist population. USE MAP KEY 8. RECAP: Why does India rank as the 9th country with the largest Buddhist population and not the first? Station 2: The Life of Buddha BEFORE YOU READ QUESTIONS: Answer before reading! DESCRIBE the image on the cover page PREDICTION #1 about the image PREDICTION # 2about the image
POST READING QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions AFTER you read the passage about Siddhartha Gautama s life. 1. What caste would Siddartha been born into? Explain why! 2. What evidence does the story provide that Siddhartha's parents were concerned about his future decisions? Identify two pieces of evidence. a. b. 3. Even though, Siddhartha had a very privileged life, how was he restricted? 4. Complete the following chart about each of Siddhartha s visits: Visit # Description of his experience How did Siddhartha s perspective of the world change with each outing? Outing #1 Use two of the outings to support your answer. Outing #2 Outing #3
Outing #4 5. Why does Siddhartha leave his family? How does he change in his transition from royalty to traveler? 6. How did Siddhartha receive the answer to his question of how to stop suffering? According to the Buddha, how does one stop suffering? 7. What is a Buddha? 8. How did your pre-reading predictions compare to the actual story of Siddhartha s life and his founding of buddhism? Station 3: The Four Noble Truths 1. In your own words, summarize how Siddhartha Gautama became The Buddha in the box below: Siddhartha Gautama becomes The Buddha:
2. Complete the Chart below. In each column, summarize the Four Noble Truths using your Station 3 document for reference. You can use some of the same words but MAY NOT copy directly! 1st Noble Truth 2nd Noble Truth 3rd Noble Truth 4th Noble Truth 3. Complete the Scenario chart below based on what you believe and what your group discussed for each situation: What happened and what suffering was caused? Jack and Sam Chris and Max Jemma and Hannah How can the 4 Noble Truths be used to end the suffering in each situation? Station 4: The Eightfold Path 1. After reading the short description of what the Eightfold Path is, write 2 3 PARAPHRASED (in your own words) sentences explaining what the Eightfold Path is and why it is important to Buddhism. The Eightfold Path is...
3. Reflect! On the chart below, imagine that you are a follower of the Buddhist faith and believe strongly in the Eightfold Path. What would you do in your normal, daily life as an American to fulfill the Eightfold Path so that you become closer to Nirvana? Be specific and relate to your ACTUAL life as an AMERICAN TEENAGER in ST. LOUIS. Right Vision Right Emotion
Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Meditation