Peak Religion Assignment:
Peak travels to Thailand and meets a monk named Zopa.
There is no official state religion in the Thai constitution (Thailand), which guarantees religious freedom for all Thai citizens, though the king is required by law to be Theravada Buddhist.
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Buddhism.html
Using the website above, answer the following questions:
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/religion/buddhism.htm
Using the website above, answer the following questions:
5. Name and describe one Buddhist festival.
6. Name and describe one symbol of Buddhism.
There is no official state religion in the Thai constitution (Thailand), which guarantees religious freedom for all Thai citizens, though the king is required by law to be Theravada Buddhist.
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/Buddhism.html
Using the website above, answer the following questions:
- Briefly (in one paragraph) describe the life of the prince who lived in India and his journey in becoming a Buddhist.
- What are the Four Noble Truths?
- What is the Eightfold Path?
- Why is the laughing Buddha important?
http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/religion/buddhism.htm
Using the website above, answer the following questions:
5. Name and describe one Buddhist festival.
6. Name and describe one symbol of Buddhism.