Buddhism

Master of Buddhism: Lesson 1

Buddhism Lesson 3

1.) Scholars have determined that Buddhist dharma could be problematic since like others before him didn't write anything down. Actually, it was about 500 years after Buddha's death where his teachings previously handed…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 17 - Nature - Answers by Mark Vickers

1. Which of the Buddhist festivals most appeals to your sensibilities? Perhaps you can find a celebration of this event locally. 2. "So let the master settle, and wander." What does this mean to you? 3. If Buddha were a…

Master of Buddhism - Lesson 16 - Women - Answers by M D Vickers

1. There are many possible reasons people site as to why Buddha hesitated in allowing Mahapajapati to join the sangha. Can you think what any of them might be? 2. Does the Thai sangha benefit by keeping women out? Why o…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 17

Master of Buddhism Lesson 17 – Buddhism and nature Questions Exercise: 1. Which of the Buddhist festivals most appeals to your sensibilities? Perhaps you can find a celebration of this event locally. One celebration tha…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 19

Master of Buddhism Lesson 19 – His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Questions No questions for this lesson. The 14th Dalai Lama is a great and holy Man. In the news today, his Holiness was the recipient of the Santokbaa Awa…

Master of Buddhism - Lesson 15 - Buddhist Laity - M D Vickers

Exercise: 1. In your own opinion, could Buddhism exist without any one of the following: monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen? 2. What are the advantages of going on a pilgrimage? 3. Are monks and nuns as reliant on laypeople …

Master of Buddhism Lesson 13

Master of Buddhism Lesson 13 – Vajrayana Buddhism Questions Exercise: 1. What do you think it is about Vajrayana that makes it appeal to so many Westerners? I think Vajrayana Buddhism appeals to so many Westerners becau…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 14

Master of Buddhism Lesson 14 – Monks Questions Exercise: 1. What are some advantages of taking precepts? An advantage to taking the precepts is that it would increase the opportunity for happiness and good fortune, find…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 15

Master of Buddhism Lesson 15 – Buddhist Laity Questions Exercise: 1. In your own opinion, could Buddhism exist without any one of the following: monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen? Yes, I think Buddhism exists without the mo…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 16

Master of Buddhism Lesson 16 – Women in Buddhism Questions Exercise: 1. There are many possible reasons people site as to why Buddha hesitated in allowing Mahapajapati to join the sangha. Can you think what any of them …

Master of Buddhism Lesson 17

Master of Buddhism Lesson 18

Master of Buddhism Lesson 18 – The Dharma Questions Exercise: 1. The next time you are feeling blue, try the following from Momfulness by Denise Roy. Mouth Yoga "Right now, practice some mouth yoga. · As you read this, …

Master of Buddhism - Lesson 14 - Monks

1. What are some advantages of taking precepts? 2. Under any circumstance, should any of the ten precepts be taken lightly? 3. "(The homeless brother) must preach to everyone, he must wake up sleeping people." What do y…

Master of Buddhism, Lesson 11, Mahayana Buddhism. Answers by M D Vickers

1. What are some of the unique traits of Mahayana Buddhism? 2. What is necessary in order to attain bodhicitta? 3. Why do you think Mahayana Buddhism appeals to such large numbers of people? 1. Mahayana teaches that we …

Lesson Nine - Theravada Buddhism. Mark Vickers

1. What are the three main divisions of the Pali Cannon? 2. How many pages are in the Pali Cannon? 3. In your opinion, does it matter whether the Buddha actually spoke the words making up the text of "Original Buddhism?…

Master of Buddhism: Lesson 8 - Enlightenment, Answers by Mark Vickers

1. What socially-driven, pre-conditioned ideas might a person have to give up in order to have faith in nirvana? 2. As we have said, the lotus flower is frequently used as a comparison to enlightenment. Can you think of…

Buddhism - Lesson 7 - Answers by Mark D Vickers

1. Buddhist believe that death is a teacher. Would you agree? 2. What are the advantages or benefits of meditating on one's own death? Are there disadvantages? 3. Which do you think is the more important question: What …

Master of Buddhism Lesson 6 - Meditation - Answers, Mark Vickers

1. What do you think is the ultimate goal of meditation? Is it enlightenment, or something more personal? 2. What are some of the misconceptions westerners might have about meditation? 3. Practice mindfulness. Begin by …

Lesson 7 on Buddhism

Master of Buddhism Lesson 7 – Birth and Death Questions 1. Buddhists believe that death is a teacher. Would you agree? Yes, death teaches you that you are not in control of your life. That death comes to everyone and co…

Lesson 6

Master of Buddhism Lesson 6 – Meditation Questions 1. What do you think is the ultimate goal of meditation? Is it enlightenment, or something more personal? I think the ultimate goal of meditation is to expand our consc…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 3 - answer by Mark Vickers

1. Could the fact that the Dharma wasn't written by the Buddha himself be problematic? If so, in what ways? 2. Imagine you are preparing to go for refuge. What necessary changes would you need to make in your life first…

Master of Buddhism Lesson 2 - Vows to Enlightenment‏ - Answer by Rev M D Vickers

1. Which of these guidelines do you think is the most important? Why? 2. What is the unifying concept of these guidelines? 3. What do you think the Buddha would have to say today about "Right Livelihood?" Can you think …

Master of Buddhism Lesson 1 - The Beginning

1. Does the story of Siddhartha Guatama, particularly in the years before he became the Buddha, ring true? Is it legend or hearsay? Does it matter? I find the story of how Siddharta Gautama was conceived, and dreams abo…

Master of Buddhism Degree | ULC | UNIVERSAL LIFE CHURCH SEMINARY | The Three Jewels

Universal Life Church MASTER OF BUDDHISM DEGREE MASTER OF BUDDHISM: (4 credits) >> CLICK TO ORDER Universal Life Church Seminary The Three Jewels www.ulcseminary.org This is a sample of the Master of Buddhism Course. Bu…