1. Target: Compare Japan's two religions: Shinto & Buddhism
I know I will have learned it when I can...
* List 3 key words associated with SHINTO
* Define KAMI and Illustate it
* Label three ways in which Shinto and Buddhism are similar and different in a Venn Diagram

2. Prior Knowledge about Buddhism
1. Give each member the handout and turn it over to the Venn Diagram. 2. Turn to iBook page _____ and with your shoulder partner review the Video Guide about Buddhism. Focus on answering these questions with your partner: A. What was the name of the founder of Buddhism? What was he eventually called? B. What did he discover during a deep state of meditation? C. In what way does the Buddha believe humans are connected? D. How should every person live their life? E. Discuss the Four Noble Truths in #13 with your partner. What can we learn about ourselves or world around us by adopting these truths?

3. Buddhism vs. Shinto(ism) in Japan
* Siddhartha Gautama- The Buddha 
*No holy leader 
*Purpose is to keep humans in balance with nature
*Goal to reach Nirvana to become 'enlightened'
*worshipped together
*Kami (spirits) can be worshipped to bring happiness/balance to humans
* humans connected by suffering 
*Japanese religions
* live a life free of desires
*indigenous to Japan and is as old as Japan itself
*began in 5th century in India  
*Buddhist teachings written in Sutras
*No written texts or scriptures

4. Images of Buddhism 

5. Native Religion of Japan: Shinto
Based on the following images, what can you infer (conclude) about Shintoism? Discuss. 

6. Shintoism of Japan
Directions: With your shoulder partner complete the Two Pillars of Japanese Culture Reading. You will have 15 minutes to do this. Use your time wisely. We will discuss the answers and fill in the rest of the Venn Diagram before we leave class.

7. Shinto and Buddhism: Religions of Japan Video
Watch the following video to answer the exit ticket. 
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