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Explain why the fluidity of boundaries between different parts of the world is important for Hinduism. In your answer, reference at least one of the major strands that influenced Hinduism.

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Explain the role symbols play in Hinduism’s durability. Discuss at least two avatars in your response.

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Explain the importance of suffering in the Hindu tradition. Support your response with at least one specific example.

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Module 2: Buddhism

Explain how the basic teachings of the Buddha are captured in the images of the lotus and the flower.

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Explain the Four Noble Truths and how they relate to each other to form the foundation of Buddhist belief.

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Explain the relationship between humans and divine reality in Buddhism. In your response, be sure to discuss how the individual is understood to relate to the Buddha.

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Explain the main purpose of ritual in Buddhism. To support your response, explain at least one specific example.

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References

Include appropriately formatted references to scholarly sources to support the statements made in your report. Please refer to the Academic Writing Expectations Checklist for more information.

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Kurtz, L. R. (2016). Gods in the global village: The world’s religions in sociological perspective (4th ed.) . SAGE.