Choose one of the following schools of Buddhism:

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

• Vajrayana Buddhism

• Zen Buddhism–as a special school of Mahayana Buddhism

Write a 1000 to 1,500 word paper that addresses the following questions:

• Summarize the history of Buddhism and the life of Buddha.

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Describe the three major Buddhist traditions–Theravada, Mahayana, and
Vajrayana–and how each tradition developed from the early teachings.

• Explain what makes the school of Buddhism you selected unique.

• Explain Buddhist teachings about the three marks of reality, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.