1. Ms. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley Hs Chappaqua, NY

2. Warm-Up Directions 1. Read the handout on Buddhism. 2. As you read define the following key terms… Key Terms –Buddhism –Siddhartha Gautama –Ascetic –Buddha –Enlightenment –Nirvana –Four Noble Truths –Eightfold Path

3. Buddhism in the Subcontinent

6. Review Compare and contrast Buddhism with Hinduism. Why would Buddhism be more appealing to those who are poor or lower in the Indian Caste System? Predict how life might be altered (changed) if more people practiced Buddhism.

7. Independent Practice Conduct a mock interview with the Buddha. Create three or more questions to ask the Buddha about his experiences. Your questions should relate to these three general areas of his life: –What his life was like before becoming the Buddha? –How he became the Buddha? –What he believes happiness is and how one achieves it? For each question, write a response that reflects what the Buddha might say. You may write your interview be using the beginning sentences below, or you may write your own. Be sure to include each Key Content Term at least once in your mock interview. Interviewer: Honorable Awakened One, I would like to learn more about your life and teachings. Buddha: I will share about my life and teachings, What is your first question? Interviewer: My first question is…..

8. Sample Questions What was your life like as you were growing up? When did you decide to leave this life behind? What happened to you after you left your family? When did you know that you were the Buddha? What do you think happiness is? How do you think people find happiness?