COMPLETE ALL 3 STEPS ON ATTACHED WORD DOC

Part 1: Religion Characteristics Table

Religion	Description of Religion (Basic Teachings)	Historical Event(s) Within the Religion	Rituals and Holy Days and Symbols	Traditions	Effects of Religion on Modern Society
Hinduism
Jainism
Sikhism
Buddhism · Theravada
Buddhism · Mahayana
Buddhism · Vajrayana

Complete the table to reflect your understanding from your readings and your additional research.

Part 2: Reflection

Write a 350- to 700-word overall response in short answers to the following:

· How would you compare the three major Buddhist traditions — Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana? How did each tradition develop from the early teachings?

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· What did you take away from the process of creating your religion characteristics table?

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· What did you discover about the connection between the specific religions and morality or ethics?

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Part 3: References

Include a references list. Use a citation generator, such as the Reference & Citation Generator in the Center for Writing Excellence, to cite the research used to complete this assignment. Format your in-text citations (e.g., Adams, 2016, p. 23) and references list (i.e., list of resources at the end of the assignment) using APA format. Consult the References page on the APA Style website for assistance. Don’t worry about perfection. If you make a mistake, your faculty member can help, so please let your faculty member know if you have any questions.

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