Religious Studies J625,04 November 2021

1. Buddhist Core Teachings | Elements of the Eightfold Path, dependent origination, and the significance of rebirth in Buddhist thought.

2. The Path to Enlightenment | How ending craving leads to enlightenment, referencing Buddhist scriptures and philosophical teachings.

3. Worship and Devotion in Buddhism | Evaluating the necessity of worship at home, considering different Buddhist traditions and perspectives.

4. Monastic Life and Ethical Conduct | Understanding the Ten Precepts for monks and nuns, significance of shrine offerings, and the stages of the bodhisattva path.

5. Five Aggregates (Khandas) and Buddhist Psychology | Exploring Buddhist beliefs about the nature of existence through the five aggregates.

6. Buddhist Festivals and Their Importance | Discussing whether festivals are essential to Buddhism, comparing different cultural and doctrinal viewpoints.