School: Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel
Project Title: "Tap into the Himalayan Region"
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"Can you find the yak?" Buddhism In Buddhism the soul is “the battery pack.” Hunting and animal sacrifices are abhorred. And in India anyone can borrow anything of a religious nature. Buddhism was introduced to Tibet in the 8 th century CE. (It was introduced in China in the 2 nd century CE) NIKAYA – 18 strands of Buddhism were created… the Theravada (“the theories of the elders”) is the only of these to survive. Today it is found in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Burma. This branch of Buddhism is more sober, less ritualistic and encourages more frugal living than the Mahayana Buddhism branch. It also promises “enlightenment” in THIS lifetime and can be practiced by householders. Created from a salient idea of another strand known as MAHASANGIKA, Mahayana Buddhism is practiced by Tibetan Buddhists monks, and those in Mongolia, Japan, China and Korea. It promises “enlightenment” over a number of lifetimes and sends the “Bodhisattva” [wise-being] to help all humankind achieve it. Practice to the diety that you need... wealth, compassion... Buddhism Lessons (From Silk to Oil) To see real life photos of Thailand and the practicing of Theravada Buddhism, click here to access Ms. MacDonald's on-line digital photo album in Shutterfly.
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This site was created by (insert name) at the NEH Summer Institute "Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2006