Boggled by Buddhism

NAME: Charlie Lang PERIOD: 1

PASSION PROJECT PLANNING & BLOG POST DRAFTS

BLOG POST #1

• Briefly explain why you are interested in studying your topic:

I learned about Buddhism briefly during World Cultures and I remember being fascinated by their way of living. The majority of my life, the only religion I had been exposed to is Catholicism so I thought it’d be good to branch out and open my mind more to other religions. Buddha’s quotes have always been some of my favorites and I want to know what effects Buddhism has on people’s happiness and perspectives on life.

• The overall question I plan on answering by the end of the project:

  

            How does Buddhism affect the decisions people make in life?

• Sub questions I will need to answer in order to answer the overall question:

1. What is Buddhism?
2. What are the main viewpoints/guidelines to living as a Buddhist? (similar to the 10 commandments in Catholicism)
3. How has living as a Buddhist affected the lifestyles of people?

• My plan of research (what specific Library Databases, specific websites, names of authors, people, etc. will I pursue to find the answers to the questions above):

1. Gale World History In Context
2. Gale Biography in Context
3. ABC-Clio World History
4. Student Resources in Context
5. Tipitaka (sacred book of Buddhism)

etc.)