Theology Paper (Buddhism)

First I want you to talk about the temple as if you were there. The paper should focus on the Humanistic Buddhism and Buddhism in general and the experience of visiting their temple. Please Address that I come from a Muslim background and reflect that in your writing.

*** HERE’s the Assignment general rules. Make sure to address everything here. ***

“”In your paper, give a brief summary of the experience, including the date, time, location, and any other details, such as the particular religion or sect, the type of service you attended, and perhaps the title and name of the person presiding over the service or acting as your guide.  Then address certain things such as your understanding of the relationship between the religious leaders and the congregation.  Focus on the way people address the deity (if applicable) and what their perceived relationship is with that deity.  Focus on the use of space in the house of worship.  Is there more lateral (left-right) space, or more longitudinal space?  Is there much vertical gradation, suggesting hierarchy and elevation of the deity above the adherents?  What do the worshipers hope to achieve through their rituals?  Is it reconciliation with the divine?  Is it appeasement?  Favor?  Any other observations that you have, such as the relationship between men and women or children and adults, during the service, are worthwhile noting as well.  Please limit yourself to 4-5 pages, double spaced, with 1” margins. “”

Below is the INFO THAT YOU MUST USE and resources to assist you writing.

Info:

The visit was on Saturday 25th. 

Students and the professor met at the front gate and had a person (tour guide) walk us through the whole temple. They took donations $2 for each person prior to starting the tour.

Name and Adress:

Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple at 3456 Glenmark Drive in Hacienda Heights, CA

About humanistic Buddhisim ( you must talk about this throughout the whole paper)

http://www.hsilai.org/en/eAbt/eAbtHB.php

About the temple. ( you must talk about this too)

http://www.hsilai.org/en/eAbt/index.php

(Explain the experience as if you were there using the website below. And MAKE SURE to address all of the 6 main stuff in the temple.)

The temple exploration: Use the 1) gateway 2)  Bodhisattava hall 3) Avalokitesvara garden 4) Arhat garden 5) Courtyard 6) Main Shrine

http://www.hsilai.org/en/eVt/eVtHLT.php