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Buddhism in the East: India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan.
​Buddhism in the West: Europe, North and South America.

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BUDDHIST SCRIPTURES
• Sutra Pitaka~Sutras and their explanations 
• Vinaya Pitaka~Rules for monks and nuns 
• Abhidharma Pitaka~The psychology and philosophy of the Buddha's teachings 

BUDDHIST SYMBOLS
• Images of the Buddha 
• Traditional offerings 
• Dharma instruments 
•Lotus Flower
•The Bodhi Tree
•The Buddhist Flag
•Stupas and Pagodas
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BUDDHIST FESTIVALS
•Buddha Day
•Dharma Day
•Sangha Day
•Ullambana

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Two Schools of Buddhism:
• Theravada Buddhism 
• Mahayana Buddhism

​Visiting Buddhist Temples: 
• Theravada Monastery
• Mahayana Monastery

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Life in a monastery
The shaven head, robe, and offering bowl
The importance of the laity in  Buddhism

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THE TRIPLE JEWEL
• The Buddha is the guide. 
• The Dharma is the path. 
• The Sangha are the teachers or companions along the way. 

THE FIVE PRECEPTS
1. No killing Respect for life 
2. No stealing Respect for others' property 
3. No sexual misconduct Respect for our pure nature 
4. No lying Respect for honesty 
5. No intoxicants Respect for a clear mind

​THE WHEEL OF LIFE
• Heavenly Beings 
• Humans 
• Asuras
• Animals
• Hungry ghosts
• Hell-beings

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THE THREE UNIVERSAL TRUTHS
1. Nothing is lost in the universe
2. Everything Changes 
3. Law of Cause and Effect 

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
1. There is Suffering Suffering is common to all. 
2. Cause of Suffering We are the cause of our suffering. 
3. End of Suffering Stop doing what causes suffering. 
4. Path to end Suffering Everyone can be enlightened. 

THE NOBLE EIGHTFOLD PATH
1. Right View
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration

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1. Life in the Palace
2. The Four Sights
3. Renunciation
4. Enlightenment
5. The Buddha Teaches
6. The Last Years