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Assignment: Initial Post Instructions: For the initial post, respond to one of the following options:
1. Define Theravada and Mahayana. Describe the Arhat and the Bodhisattva. Explain how each achieves the goal of nirvana. Examine how they relate to some of the key concepts/teachings (e.g., the Four Noble Truths, the three marks of reality).
2. Many scholars feel that "suffering" may be a misleading translation of the word dukkha. Why might the term suffering be misleading? What might be a better translation? What was the Buddha trying to explain in his commentary on dukkha?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to a peer who chose an option different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
• Minimum of 3 posts
• Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Required Resources: Molloy, M. (2013). Experiencing the World's Religions, (6th ed). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Terrell, S. (2019). Theravada vs Mahayana Buddhism - what are the differences?
Dukkha (n.d.). In Encyclopedia of Buddhism.