Buddhism 101

Starter 9

1. What does it mean to be "happy"?
2. Is happiness different from pleasure?  Explain your answer.
3. How can you attain happiness?

Buddhism 101

Need to understand the main tenets, before we can really comprehend the reading.  Lecture and notes on the following topics.

1. Basic Facts
2. Focii
3. 3 Jewels
4. 4 Noble Truths
5. Eightfold Path
6. Nirvana

TED Talk: Happiness

1. Take notes on at least two phrases/ideas that stand out to you.
2. What is the thesis (main idea) of this talk?
3. Do you agree or disagree?  Why?
4. Why do you think more people don't follow his recommendations for mind-training?

Being Peace

1. Finish reading and annotating (at least 3 annotations/page, highlighting and underlining does not count as annotation)
2. Write 3 discussion questions at the end of the text

HWK: Finish reading and annotating Being Peace, write 3 discussion questions at end of text.  Due Wednesday, Feb. 8.

DUE: Jihad vs. McWorld Seminar paragraph