We often think of Buddhism as a way of life and of the Buddha as a jolly fat fellow. But in reality, who was Siddhartha Gautama and what are his central teachings? Students should address key aspects of Siddhartha’s life and his teachings of the four noble truths. Basically, how does the life of Siddhartha Gautama and the philosophical nature of Siddhartha’s teachings challenge common western assumptions about Buddhism you have come across? Imagine this as an exercise where you get to teach your friends about the origins of Buddhism and the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama!they should cite properly at least one academic source (course material works–you do NOT have to do outside research); 2) you should demonstrate why the topic is important (You should answer the question: “So What?”); and 3) you should demonstrate to whom the topic is important (show an awareness of your audience by asking the question: “Who cares?”)
Blogs must be between 600-1200 words. Each Blog is worth 100 points. All blogs must cite at least one source and offer a works cited for full credit. Blogs should be written in Times New Romans, 12 point font, have justified margins, and be double spaced.
