A summary of buddhism and the life of the buddha

There are various schools within Buddhism, which you have learned about this week. In this assignment, share what you have learned about Buddhism overall, and compare and contrast the schools of Buddhism.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper that includes the following:

A summary of the major historical events related to Buddhism and the life of the Buddha
An explanation of the basic teachings and moral aspects of Buddhism, including the three marks of reality, the Four Noble Truths, and the Noble Eightfold Path
A comparison of the three major Buddhist traditions—Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana—and how each tradition developed from the early teachings
Include citations and references throughout your paper. (APA format)

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Major Historical Events of Buddhism
In the 5th century before Christ and in the current day Nepal, Siddhartha Gautama was born in a rich family, and he embarked on a quest to search for the truth and happiness. However, Siddhartha Gautama was troubled by the suffering of the world, and he decided to leave his home and experience poverty, hoping to find spiritual happiness. This was not the case, and he realized that one could only find solace by living between two extremes of life.

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