LESSON 1 – THERAVADA BUDDHISM ACTIVITY 1: “My Point of View” DIRECTION: Explain the following core teachings of Theravada Buddhism from your own understanding. Your answer will be graded based on the rubric below. ACTIVITY 2: “Connect and Reflect” Directions: Answer the following questions briefly and concisely. 1. If you were a Buddhist, which of the Five Precepts do you think you would find hardest to keep? Explain why you have chosen this one. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Explain how wisdom, morality and meditation could lead to happiness? ________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________