Investigating Buddhism
For this assignment, your role will be as a trainer for Christian colleagues to prepare them for a missionary trip to a Buddhist community. Complete the following prompts to outline an extemporaneous speech on Buddhism from a Christian perspective to be delivered to this group. Use a minimum of 3 academic resources. Provide an applicable quote from each resource you choose to use.
1. 1. Speech Introduction (approximately 100 words)
List the four sights that the young Siddhartha Gautama experienced upon leaving the palace.
Sight #1:
Sight #2:
Sight #3:
Sight #4:
Briefly reflect on why you think these four sights caused Siddhartha Gautama to begin to seek religious answers. (Give one concise sentence for each sight.)
Reflection on Sight #1:
Reflection Sight #2:
Reflection on Sight #3:
Reflection on Sight #4:
4. 4. provide personal thoughts on whether such reflection could be meaningful for spiritual growth from a Christian perspective. Explain your stance. (approximately 200 words)
5. 5. Speech conclusion (approximately 100 words)