Do you think that the original meaning of Buddhism taught by the Buddha himself can be lost or even die?
Important information: The short essay should be approximately 500 words (about 2 pages double spaced). The writing has to be at least 500 words. Have 2 different peer-reviewed sources; One of the sources should come from one of the assigned readings, and I would like at least one other source to come from outside the course texts. One place to find some good journal articles is JSTOR (www.jstor.org). Any journal from a school library would be great too! I’d like you to avoid using websites, as often these are not the most reliable and lack peer-reviewed status. When providing these sources, you must use the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS or Chicago Style).
Your essays will be graded on the following criteria:
a)evidence that the factual material called for in the question is presented and documented)coherence of the essay in organization and structure; c)ability to engage critically and analytically with the topic)evidence of creative thinking; e)correct annotation of sources and presentation of bibliography; f)correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Please 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?
Important information: The short essay should be approximately 500 words (about 2 pages double spaced). The writing has to be at least 500 words. Have 2 different peer-reviewed sources; One of the sources should come from one of the assigned readings, and I would like at least one other source to come from outside the course texts. One place to find some good journal articles is JSTOR (www.jstor.org). Any journal from a school library would be great too! I’d like you to avoid using websites, as often these are not the most reliable and lack peer-reviewed status. When providing these sources, you must use the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS or Chicago Style).
Your essays will be graded on the following criteria:
a)evidence that the factual material called for in the question is presented and documented)coherence of the essay in organization and structure; c)ability to engage critically and analytically with the topic)evidence of creative thinking; e)correct annotation of sources and presentation of bibliography; f)correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
